Nowadays, grade schoolers are expected to memorize not only their multiplication tables to 12, but also their ‘math facts’ to 20. The math facts are all addition and subtraction equations that total to the number 20. If your youngsters are struggling with this requirement, or just getting started and could use an early boost, these apps can help.
Math Fact Ball (4/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99) – From Amazon:
Math Fact Ball is a math game that helps students review their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Based on a familiar arcade game, this touch screen game makes math practice fun and challenging.
Players choose the family of math facts they want to practice. Then they must roll their ball up a ramp into the hole that matches the correct answer to the problem they are given. Right answers earn tickets, and a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the end of the level. Tickets purchase fun on-screen prizes.
Parents and teachers can review player scoreboards to quickly ascertain which math skills are sharp and which need more practice.
Don’t you wish there were smartphones around when you were a kid? Now you can give your children the advantages of today’s technology to help them learn.
CardDroid Math is an app that helps your child learn math anytime, anywhere. It’s a fun and practical way to learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Using the proven method of flashcards, CardDroid Math adds kid’s voices and musical tones to reinforce learning. The app allows your child to earn stars as rewards for correct answers, and a timer helps kids work on speed.
Levels for all ages, large buttons are designed for small fingers. No ads are displayed in this app.
AB Math Game For Kids and Grownups (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – From Amazon:
AB Math is a mental math game for kids from 5 to 10 : The children choose their options by themselves – Various fun game modes – math drills with the 4 operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, times tables) – 4 levels of difficulty, including an EXPERT mode for grownups – You can follow the progress of your child.
The bubble game also strengthens sequential abilities, mental manipulation, attention and fine motor skills.
Manic Math (4/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents, currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – From Amazon:
Choose your challenge: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or any combination. Improve your math skills with Manic Math, a winning choice for parents and a fun educational activity for children. Simply combine two numbers and one math operation to match the proposed objective. If your children–or you–want some extra practice to speed up your basic math calculations, this app will certainly keep you on your toes (or fingertips). A local and global OpenFeint high score table adds a level of competition; pass this app around the family to encourage each other, or compete on the global leaderboards for the highest score.
Take the drudgery out of mental math with any of these fun and educational apps!