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Math program

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#37858From: David CzayaOct 22, 1991 11:58 AM
Can anyone recommend from experience the best math teaching software for a 6 year old (first grader)? I know of three titles: Math A Magician Math Blaster Plus Math Wizard but have not seen any of them. Recommendations anyone? Thanks! David Czaya [73445,407]
#38141From: David ArtOct 24, 1991 11:54 PM
David, You might want to check out the "Discovery" series from MicroIllusions. David
#38171From: David CzayaOct 25, 1991 2:31 AM
I hadn't heard of Discovery. I'll look into it. Thank you.
#38245From: Tom WaznisOct 25, 1991 9:29 PM
I happen to have called Davidson & Assoc. today about there program "Math Blaster Plus" which is a good math practice program for grades 1-4. It's relatively bug free and fun but there is "no chance " of any upgrade. They seem real pissed about ever having put out an Amiga program. I was calling about 2.0 compatability since this is hard to find out about for kid software. If you don't mind an orphan it is good and appleII and msds versions are common. e h
#38286From: Lorenz K. SieversOct 26, 1991 4:34 AM
I'll vouch for the "Math Blaster Plus" program. My kids love it and it is actually rated ages 6 – 12. – via Whap!
#38362From: David CzayaOct 26, 1991 10:50 PM
Lorenz, Do you think the program is suitable for a 6 year old (I know it says ages 6-12, but since he's on the lower end of the spectrum, I thought I'd ask)? He is just learning his adding and subtracting of 0-10 right now and hoped this would help him out some without it going over his head so he loses interest or gets frustrated. David Czaya
#38365From: Lorenz K. SieversOct 26, 1991 11:58 PM
David, Sample problems at level 1 of Math Blaster Plus look like this: 2 3 ? +1 -? +2 __ __ __ ? 1 5 There is also an editor included… enabling you to create your own sets. The program prints out attaboy certificates as the kids play "shoot down the UFO and get the spaceman in the ship" type games. I think I paid about $32 for it. – Lorenz K. Sievers – – via Whap!
#38535From: David CzayaOct 28, 1991 8:15 PM
Thanks Lorenz. I really appreciate the information (and my son does too)! -Dave