Help Your Child Play With Math

I found this article from the New York Times, 11/14/2013 "With Apps, Children Can Play the Game of Math by Kit Eaton.  Somehow, children like to play games.  Children like to play games on the computer and they like to play on tablets.  How many parents allow their children to use their tablet or phone when having dinner, waiting for appointments, or driving in the car?  I still would prefer parents to limit this time because interacting with real human beings should be more important.  But I do agree sometimes it is nice to not be around children screaming.

But parents should look for apps that can help your child learn.  In this article she recommends "Dragonbox Algebra 5+"  It is $6.00 but she feels it is worth the money.  If you do use it please let me know what you think.

Next she recommends "Yodeloh Math Mountain".  This is more of an introductory math program.  many newspapers recommend it.  The link shows many positive reviews.

The third app she recommends is "Madagascar Math Ops".
".  There is a free version to try it out but both of these last two programs cost around $3.00 each.  This use the "Madagascar" cartoon as a carrot to involve your child. Short movies are the reward.

Finally a traditional math app she recommends is "Mathboard"  I have to admit this one does not look exciting.  With all the wonderful graphics available, I would not be excited to play a game that looks like a chalkboard.

I am using MobyMax.  This can be used on the computer or tablets but it is geared more for the teacher to give to her students.  The reward after working on worksheets which the text can be given in audio for the child who has trouble reading, is time available to play their games.

Bottom line use parents should use learning apps when something electronic is needed to keep your child interested, focused and not out of control.