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Standard Deviants TV - Fractions 411 (Learn Math Fractions) [VHS]

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The box said ages 10 and up, but I would say 12 and up is more accurate. The average ten year old might feel overwhelmed. My fourth grade sister understood more than I thought she would, but she has had lessons in fractions before. The video is not as corny as I thought it would be. Kids in junior high would probably get a kick out of it. This is a good supplement or teaching aid, but maybe not the best introduction since it goes so fast (it certainly can't be used alone in teaching fractions). The fact that the video goes so fast is where it fails.

My ADHD son has always had a hard time with math concepts. For some reason, these fast paced and fun videos make math "click" in his brain. They might not work well for someone with a "normal" functioning brain and very well might make them nervous and flustered. It would be really great if they would make two versions of these videos...one fast, one slower. I will be buying them all before wer're said and done.