Cabertmom Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I need some suggestions for effective multiplication fact software. We have Timez Attack and used it (belatedly) with the oldest 3 children, and it worked really well. However, my 9-year-old daughter finds it too dark and too stressful. Does anyone have ideas for fun multiplication fact software, websites, or iphone apps? Free is great, but I'm willing to pay if I have to. I already had her make index cards with the facts on them, and we go over those every day, but she continues to have trouble with the same facts. We used Times Tales years ago, but I'm not happy with the results for our kids, though I love the idea. We also have a couple different CDs of multiplication facts set to music, but that hasn't done any good either. Anyway, I need something electronic to help her learn these, leaving me to do other things.:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Have you tried xtramath.org? Edited October 4, 2011 by Element Added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCR's Mom Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 We loved our Skip Count Kid CD, and it looks like it's available electronically too. Songs for counting by 2s, 3s, etc., up to 10s. Much better than any other CD like this that we tried. There's a secular version and a Biblical version. Not a game, but still a fun way to memorize for multiplying. Good luck! http://www.skipcountkid.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 we just finished using the times tales books. it's not internet based, but it was really simple and painless for my daughter. she knows her facts solid now & it only took a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingCat Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Iphone apps we've used are pop math and drill-san Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindygz Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We did the free trial of MathRider and I am trying to decide whether to purchase it or not. There was a promo code in Maria Miller's last newsletter...here's the info: Special Discount For Maria's Math News Readers Also... during the next 10 days (till October 12), you can get Math Rider for 25% off (normal price $37). Enter code "maria25" (case insensitive) into the field "How did you hear about us?" at Math Rider checkout, and the 25% discount will be applied. My dd9 is also really liking some of the games on multiplication.com. I've been giving her a table to use when she is playing games with 7s or 8s and they seem to be coming along. I've also started doing periodic multiplication copywork (someone here mentioned it) where I just have her write the equation 5 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabertmom Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks everybody for the great suggestions. Mindy, the thing that my dd9 doesn't like about Timez Attack is the intensity as well as the darkness of it. Would you say that Math Rider is also intense-feeling? It doesn't look dark, so that's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lahmeh Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) My son didn't like Timez Attack AT ALL, but he is loving MathRider. I think of it as more of a happy, calming website. :) Edited October 6, 2011 by lahmeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trresh Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Have you tried xtramath.org? We started using xtramath a few weeks ago and it has helped my kids recall the math facts much faster. It's free, which is a plus, and it starts with addition facts and then progresses to subtraction and then multiplication problems once they master the addition. My oldest two enjoy doing it (14 and 10) while my youngest (8) gets frustrated with the 'Race the Teacher' part. I'm going to make her continue with it, though. Edited October 6, 2011 by Trresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My kids like http://mulitplication.com It's free, and there are a lot of games to choose from, which keeps them from getting bored with one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmel Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 A other vote for Math Rider! My son did not like the intensity of times attack but really likes this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabertmom Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 We also found http://www.multiplication-games.org/game/48/Fairy-Fun.html yesterday, which my little girly girl really liked. That website has lots of varied games too, which is nice. However, I prefer programs that focus more attention on problems that have been missed rather than just practicing everything. That way, the time is better spent. That's what I like about Timez Attack and now also Math Rider. We got the trial version this morning. I wish it was a bit more varied in terms of what one does, but the concept is neat. Seems like a great deal of borrowing from both Lewis and Tolkien, but as those are two household favorites, that's just great. FWIW, I had my 6-year-old use the addition part of Math Rider, and trying to type the numbers in fast enough sort of stressed him out, so I started having him tell me the answer, and then I typed it. We'll see how it goes over time with both of them. My 12-year-old wanted to do it too, though he really doesn't need the practice, having graduated from Timez Attack. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am going to do the mathrider free trial for a week and see how the kids like it. Times Attack is just too expensive when you need to practice all of the operations. My son "won the game" and won't keep playing it so I don't want to spend all that money for just a few more levels. Thanks for the advice! BTW we had problems with xtramath b/c the kids aren't that fast at typing so my poor ds was stuck with addition math facts and struggling through it. My poor dd was even worse off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We got the $5 pdf from multiplication.com and my 9yo is happy & giggling over memorizing her tables. She doesn't like the games on the website because, for example, "The bones aren't a realistic shape.":banghead: It might just be that she's hit the right stage for this, but they're finally sticking like they never have before, no matter what we've used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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