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Product Description
Math Blaster is a fast-action, futuristic adventure that adds up to total math success. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, children will build confidence, speed and accuracy in basic math skills that will stay with them long after their mission is complete. For over 20 years millions of parents, teachers and kids have trusted Math Blaster as an award-winning, educational resource with proven results. By combining exciting, fast-action game play and state-standard math content, you can count on Math Blaster for success.
Ages 6 - 12 years
Key Features
• Fast-action, platform-based game play
• Solve math problems while saving the world
• Thousands of practice problems
• Eight levels of difficulty
• Automatic progress reports
• Parent/Player selected difficulty level
Benefits
• Build math confidence
• Encourage speed and accuracy
• Improve math test scores
Skills Taught
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fact families
• Problem Solving
• Equivalents
• Mental Math
Product Description
From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division children will build confidence speed and accuracy in basic math skills that will stay with them long after their mission is plete. For over 20 years millions of parents teachers and kids have trusted Math Blaster™ as an award-winning educational resource with proven results. By bining exciting fast-action game play and state-standard math content you can count on Math Blaster for success.Key Features Fast-action platform-based game play Solve math problems while saving the world Thousands of math problems Eight levels of difficulty Automatic progress reports Parent/Player selected difficulty levelBenefits Build math confidence Encourage speed and accuracy Improve math test scoresSkills Taught Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Fact families Problem solving Equivalents Mental mathSystem Requirements:Windows® System Requirememnts Windows® 2000/XP Pentium® III (or equivalent) 600MHz 256 MB RAM 12x CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution 16-Bit color DirectX patible 32 MB video card DirectX patible sound card Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA/MAC 10.4 OR LATER Genre: EDUCATION Age: 876930002380 UPC: 876930002380 Manufacturer No: KA-20346
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
This concept is good but the user interface and playability is terrible. My 7-year old was frustrated with being forced to use the keyboard and no mouse. And we couldn't figure out a way to go back to the main menu without exiting the game. And playing a later level requires you to go through all the earlier levels. And...did they actually test this thing on humans? What a waste of potential. It is a good concept.
75 of 81 people found the following review helpful
My son had an earlier version of Math Blaster, it was wonderful. I saw this new version and expected more of the same. WRONG!! After 10 minutes of loud sounds, and pulsing video, he was complaining. It was impossible to focus on what he should do with all the distracting background stuff. Never could get to a point where learning might take place. Wish I could get my money back.
After this disaster, we purchased Mia's Math Adventure. This was more in tune with the first Math Blaster.
After this disaster, we purchased Mia's Math Adventure. This was more in tune with the first Math Blaster.
57 of 63 people found the following review helpful
The focus on this game is definitely making math facts fun. My kids (aged 6 and 9) play it because they want to get to the next level, just as in any other arcade kind of game. They complain that they can't go back and play levels that they've already gotten to - they have to start at the beginning of the game and go to each "game" in turn, whether they want to or not.
I'm glad I got it, because it will help my 9 year old daughter practice those facts, but I don't think it's enough by itself. I haven't found any way to make sure she's limited to levels that aren't too easy for her. It does encourage her to improve her speed.
I'm glad I got it, because it will help my 9 year old daughter practice those facts, but I don't think it's enough by itself. I haven't found any way to make sure she's limited to levels that aren't too easy for her. It does encourage her to improve her speed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Don't waste your money
I purchased this for a nephew who struggles with math. He was able to use it twice, then it would never open again on his computer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ajaykay
Great way to stress out your child!
Like other parents nowadays we look for small ways to combine fun and learning and help our son with his schoolwork but this game was one frustration after another. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jennifer Yun
A very educational game
When I got this game at TARGET it was $30.00! But boy was it worth it! I gave this to my daughter. Right away after dinner I downloaded it. She played it for hours! Read more
Published 18 months ago by dream factory
Worst Educational software available
I've taught math 40 years. Twenty five years ago my children used Math Blaster to build their basics and speed. Read more
Published 18 months ago by rhanna
Fun and Kid friendly
I purchased this game for my kids and we all love it. Me and my husband even like playing it. It can be addictive so caution with use. Read more
Published 19 months ago by bookie1014
New version is awful!
I purchased this 2007 version through Scholastic after reading several good reviews. Terrible waste of money! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Joy Corbin
Don't Waste Your Money On This!!!!
I purchased this program hoping to help my daughter improve her math skills. It says right on the box "Master the Basics." This is FALSE ADVERTISING!! Read more
Published on April 13, 2010 by S. Brown
Frustrating
We have had this game for 3 months and my seven year-old is frustrated again. The game does not react fast enough when a player is not being successful. Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by GG
bad purchase
This product is a huge disappointment. My 8 year old children who like almost any computer game did not like this one. I tried it. It is poorly designed from a skill perspective. Read more
Published on September 30, 2009 by Kimberly
Finally... a FUN learning game
I have been through dozens upon dozens of learning games. All of them are glorified worksheets. They focus on the same old modalities and fail to harness to real potential of... Read more
Published on September 21, 2009 by R. Harris
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