Math Blaster: Master the Basics

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Product Features

• Solve math problems while saving the world in this educational software program
• Combines exciting, fast-action game play with state-standard math content
• Builds confidence, speed, and accuracy in basic math skills
• Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• 8 levels; parent/player-selected difficulty level; automatic progress reports

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000B6JAR2
• Item model number: 20038
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #400 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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  #13 in	Software > Children's Software > Activities
  #67 in	Software > Education & Reference

• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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
Ideally suited for students ages six - 12, the teacher-developed and tested Math Blaster software supports educational objectives by way of a creative, imaginary universe that must be saved. Using intuitive math games incorporating addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fact families and equivalents students receive -- at their own pace -- instruction through thousands of challenging practice problems in order to master everyday math skills, increase problem-solving and mental math abilities as well as boost math confidence.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars OK but some serious problems, April 3, 2006

By	Greg from California (CA) - See all my reviews

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.

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A HUGE Disappointment !!, April 2, 2006

By	Andrea S. Levario (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My kids enjoy it, and it's somewhat educational too., November 13, 2005

By	G. Rokosz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.