Learning math doesn't have to be a difficult process. With the growing popularity of iPads in classrooms today, teachers have a number of educational tools to make math fun and more approachable. Here are some of the best math apps available today.

Math Monkey Game

Dubbed an educational Angry Birds, this app will also teach kids about math while shooting flying cupcakes. Kids will have to answer math problems as they go through different levels which include jungles, oceans and outer space. An intuitive app for kids and will satisfy parents who want their kids to do more than play Angry Birds. Available for $2.99 at the Apple App Store.

Math Drills

Math Drills Lite is one of the best basic math app for kids. There are problems with missing operation signs, basic algebra problems and multiplication tables. This app teaches math in a variety of ways. The app is available for free but there is a full version that costs $1.99 that will track the user's progress and more customization options than the free version.

Math Ninja

Another app that combines math with a fun action game. Kids play as the Math Ninja who has to hold off an army of enemy robots. Answering the math problems will give cash that can be used to buy objects to help the Math Ninja defend against giant robot tomatoes. It's a fun game that has an RPG vibe but with math. Available for $1.99 at the Apple App Store.

Sudoku

For more advanced students this free Sudoku app will hone kids' puzzle solving skills. There are 40 puzzles and four different skill levels to make it a very good addition to any iPhone or iPad. The game statistics are stored to help students compete against each other. The best thing is that it's free.

Mathstronaut

This fun math game app has a variety of drills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Kids will enjoy the amusing cartoon sequences after a mini-game. The math problems are always changing to challenge kids and the difficulty increases the more they play. The app can interface with an online assessment system to keep teachers informed about the student's progress and participation. Costs $1.99 at the App Store.