How to use Jamf Teacher to restrict the Calculator app

With the release of iPadOS 18 comes the eagerly awaited Calculator app for the iPad. With the rapid growth of iPad use across education, the request for the Calculator app has been on the list for a while.

The app not only provides that access, but it also comes with some additional enhancements that support the classroom:

Math Notes

Math Notes brings the ability to write out math problems and have the iPad solve it, by simply drawing in the equal sign alongside it.

Convert
Convert does just that — convert! From currency to temperature and more, Convert does the work for you, directly in the interface.

Sounds great, right? Yes! But we know that new tools, while they bring efficiencies, can also cause distractions and detract from the learning.

That's where Jamf Teacher comes in.

The app that teachers use to support student focus on devices, also provides the ability to remove the app from devices when it’s not needed.

Note: IT admins need to add the Calculator app to a list of System Apps in the Jamf Teacher settings section of Jamf School or Jamf Pro.

How to restrict the Calculator app with Jamf Teacher

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Launch your class.

Step 2: Select the allowed apps or start a lesson with predetermined apps and websites (excluding Calculator).

Step 3: Voila! The Calculator app is removed from the student's device.

What’s next for institutions?

Ensuring devices are up to date is crucial to keeping them secured. Are you prepared for this round of Apple OS updates?

Institutions use Jamf to upgrade their devices. With dynamic inventory tools, multiple deployment paths and the ability to leverage Apple security controls, Jamf ensures management and security workflows are kept intact throughout the upgrade process — from the day the new OS is released.