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“Be Appy” Monday: Calculator App

Be Appy Monday

I’m linking up with Jen from Tech with Jen and some other “appy” friends to share some cool educational apps with you.

Today I would like to introduce you to Calculator. This is a free app from the iTunes Apple store.  Is is by a company called MyScript.

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 9.56.12 PM Cool Features

  • Use your handwriting to write any arithmetic formula
  • Write and calculate mathematical expressions with no keyboard or stylus
  • Scratch-out gestures to easily delete symbols and numbers
  • Portrait and landscape operation
  • Redo and undo functions
  • Automatic calculation on/off option in settings

Video Demo

Here is quick video where I demo some of the features.  The only thing better than a demo is trying it for yourself so download the app on your device and try it out for yourself.



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