This document discusses two science education apps: High School Life Sciences Pocket Guide & Quiz and Speed Anatomy Lite. The Life Sciences app allows students to quiz themselves to prepare for tests and gives feedback to students and teachers. Speed Anatomy Lite allows students to visually review body parts and systems to prepare for assessments and provides feedback on student accuracy and speed. Both apps encourage self-assessment, are easy to use, and provide affordable review tools for science students.

1. Helpful Apps in Science
Education
Jacob E. Wallace
Harding University

2. Why Apps?
 Student Phone access is
growing ubiquitous
 Range of uses for apps is
growing extensive
 Intersection between
opportunity and
accessibility is timely

3. High School Life Sciences Pocket
Guide & Quiz
Applicable to all high school grades
Can be used in Standard Biology
& AP Biology

4. Uses
This app allows students to quiz
themselves to gauge self
knowledge in preparation for
tests
Also allows quick visual
feedback for teachers
Gives feedback as to what needs
to be studied further

5. Advantages
Encourages students to apply concepts learned in class to
answer questions
Questions are generally aligned with the topics required in
the state standards

6. Advantages
Ease of use—just tap and advance for instant feedback
Instructions are logical, and similar to other apps that
students use recreationally
Low Price of $1.99 provides access to hours of review for a
cheap price

7. Speed Anatomy Lite
Useful in reviewing different
body parts visually
Various versions of the app
for the body generally, and
particular systems
specifically

8. Uses
With this app students can personally
review body areas and parts in
preparation for quizzes and tests
Gives students feedback on the
proximity to the correct location
Allows for short or long self-assessment
as the quiz goes on
indefinitely

9. Advantages
Students can assess themselves anytime or anywhere
Allows ease of transport as students can review without
carrying books or notes
Identification is a basis for understanding physiology and
pathology

10. Advantages
Rewards quick responses—response scored on precision
and speed
Instructions are limited, but is acceptable due to ease of
use
App has free versions that are extensive, as well as more
thorough some versions for $0.99