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Maths Blaster Age 9-12

by Knowledge Adventure
Windows 98 / 3.1 / 95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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System Requirements

  • Platform:   Windows 98 / 3.1 / 95
  • Media: CD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features

  • Apply logic to solve complex equations
  • Use positive and negative numbers
  • Identify complex patterns and attributes
  • Apply 2- and 3-step thinking processes to solve complex equations
  • Add, subtract and multiply equations with 2 and 3 operands
  • Estimate to find answers within a range
  • Comperhensive learning maths based on the National Numeracy Strategy.SATS age 11.
  • Thrill-ride gameplay that actually encourages kids to play longer and learn more.
  • A galaxy of learning experiences that charge the imagination and put problem solving
  • skills into warp drive.
  • The MAths program children will actually use.

Product details

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  • ASIN: B00004WL5M
  • Release Date: 4 Aug 2000
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,298 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Kurt Messick HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
The first kudos I have to give to this software is the ease of installation. It was perhaps the least complicated software programme that I have installed for years. It did not conflict with anything else on my machine, and did not require me to adjust settings or modify anything else. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I am operating on a fairly standard, low-tech machine, and ease of use is very important to me.

This is a fun programme! There are multiple levels, lots of action, lots of colour, good music and a good story line that weaves together the Math Blaster as she or he goes through the different levels. There are various obstacles and perils to overcome, as well as elementary math problems to solve to be able to advance to the next level. For example, at the first level, there is a combination to unlock the door to the next level - this combination can only be solved by solving a simple arithmetic equation. The Math Blaster must jump, run, and collect numbers to solve the equation before advancing.

The higher the level, the greater the difficulty with perils, and the greater the difficulty with math problems. Addition, subtration, equivalents, multiplication, division, simple problem-solving, speed and accuracy, and even some very basic algebra/missing-term concepts are introduced along with way. This is a very clever way to introduce times tables and other kinds of information that is often memorised by simple rote repetition. Playing the game over and over, children with learn both the content and the concepts while being entertained and challenged on multiple levels.

The graphics and game elements should appeal to both girls and boys. The art work reminded me of some of the kinds of animated television shows from Asia; there are comic-book elements of story that link together the different levels. The music is very well done, and appropriate to the science-fiction/mathematical theme; the vocal talents are also well matched to the theme.

This is a programme that is very well done, from both a technical and a teaching standpoint. Kids will want to play the game over and over (adults may want to, too!). The game is set up for multiple players to use the same computer, so they can advance to different levels together, or advance on their own as time and playing permit.

It's a blast!

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The goal of this game is to get the pieces of the gold medallion to the Monkey king so that the Blaster Pals can get off the planet. This is an exciting, educational maths game. I loved it and so will you.
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