We’ve tried many computer and online math drill programs. We’ve even used flashcards. But we often return to the first formal drill program we bought years ago: Calculadder by Dr. Myers. It’s quick, simple, very effective, and can be used for all the children in a family…. You can read the rest of the review [...]
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Review: MathBlaster
MathBlaster, an award-winning 3D virtual world by Knowledge Adventure, aims to blend learning and entertainment by inspiring minds through immersed play. This is how MathBlaster describes their program for ages 6-12: “…as new recruits at the prestigious Blaster Academy, kids will play arcade-style math games and race through high-speed missions with the help of a [...]
Questions for Math Students after Finishing a Problem
We’ve had some difficulties with math lately, with basic addition, areas and perimeters, estimation, and advanced algebra. It’s frustrating for the children and for me, and I’m still struggling to find solutions. I’ve briefly mentioned two of our approaches in my weekly wrap ups: the need for basic fact drill and the importance of neatness and organization. [...]
Review: Anno’s Math Books
It is very difficult to find living math books that present complex topics in an accessible way. One math author whose books we have learned to love is Mitsumasa Anno. Anno believes “that mathematics is more than merely manipulating numbers, it is a way of thinking, and that it has bearing on all scholastic subjects, [...]
Review: Mathletics
When I was asked to review Mathletics, my children were excited. They had used and loved this math program/curriculum before. Now Mathletics has a few more features, as well as another award, the ComputED Gazette’s 17th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) – Best Home-School Math Website. As I wrote in my earlier review, “Mathletics by 3P [...]
Curriculum Choice Review: Key to…Math Curriculum
My new Curriculum Choice review is up! Here’s the introduction: As a physicist, I understand, somewhat, the nature of mathematics. It’s actually a language, and children can benefit from being taught it as a language. Among other things, this means using many different resources rather than just one curriculum. One wonderful resource, the Key to… [...]
Review: Time4Learning
As I mentioned earlier, we have been trying out Time4Learning free for a month in order to review it. Our month is finished, and all three of the children have learned a fair bit. They also have some strong opinions to share. Summary Time4Learning is an interactive online learning package for Preschool to Grade 8. [...]
Homeschool Crew Review: Ideal Curriculum Preschool Kit
Learning happens. It need not be formalized and organized at an early age. If loving parents read to their child, spend time outside together, encourage him to help in the kitchen and yard, take him along on errands, and just generally live alongside their child, he will develop optimally and at his own pace, [...]
Homeschool Crew Review: Math Galaxy
Here’s top quality edutainment: Math Galaxy is a personal online tutor that rewards students with great games. The different products cover everything from whole numbers to algebra in a clear step-by-step fashion, and the game rewards include the super-popular Labyrinth as well as Bridging the Swamp and various riddles and word games. The [...]
Homeschool Crew Review: Family Mint
Now here’s a product, Family Mint, that falls directly into the ‘whatever will they think of next’ category. How does a computer banking system for your kids sound? With you fully in control, as banker, approver, and encourager? And all this for free! Can things get better than that? Yes, they can! We [...]
