Bottom line: another 5-star offering from Thup. Makes early math-concept learning fun for kids ages 3-6.
Bottom line: another 5-star offering from Thup. Makes early math-concept learning fun for kids ages 3-6.
04/27/2013 at 09:13 AM in Ages 6-8, Preschool (4-5), Toddler (1-3), Top Picks, ***** (five stars), addition, counting/numbers, math, multiplication, patterns, shapes, subtraction | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bottom line: the speed and strategy needed to clear all levels in this game are enough to give young brains a fun workout even if the math isn't really much of a challenge. Free to try!
04/19/2013 at 06:56 AM in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, *** (three stars), counting/numbers, division, math, multiplication, subtraction | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bottom Line: Kingdom Rush for kiddies. A tower defense game that uses math facts to earn powerful defenses to protect the kingdom from invading armies. Free Lite version to try before you buy.
04/10/2013 at 08:16 PM in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, free/free trial, Top Picks, **** (four stars), addition, demo video, division, math, multiplication, subtraction | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bottom Line: the sort of off-the-wall app that might be played at Hogwarts if Harry, Ron and Hermione had to trouble themselves with something as mundane as math problems.
04/03/2013 at 03:31 AM in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Top Picks, **** (four stars), addition, multiplication, seek and find, subtraction | Permalink | Comments (1)
Bottom line: Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with some great multiplication table practice thrown in. Well-drawn graphics and a deep back story make math fun for ages 8-11.
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04/01/2013 at 03:00 AM in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Top Picks, **** (four stars), math, multiplication | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bottom Line: A bit of a disappointment as the tried and true formula of answering problems and earning coins doesn't appeal as much to older students and the content is much too rudimentary and doesn't match the skill expectation and independence for this age group.
03/21/2013 at 11:55 PM in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, *** (three stars), division, handwriting, math, multiplication | Permalink | Comments (2)
Bottom line: A fun, addicting game for students of all ages who need to improve speed and accuracy of math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Free Lite version.
02/22/2013 at 11:46 AM in Ages 12-up, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, free/free trial, Top Picks, ***** (five stars), addition, demo video, division, math, multiplication, subtraction | Permalink | Comments (6)