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Math Blaster: Master the Basics

(2005, Computer Software - Educational, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fast-paced math drills for young kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teaches math facts in fun way.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lack of female characters may limit its appeal to girls.

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Math Blaster: Master the Basics

Parents need to know that this game features nothing objectionable, but instead teaches math facts. The fast pace may make it a poor fit for kids who need time to calculate math answers. Also, the game doesn't have any female characters.

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  • Families can talk about educational video games. Is this a good way to learn? Is there any problem with learning this way? Parents should make sure their kids know that while there is a lack of female characters shown in the Blaster Corps, girls are just as good at doing math as boys.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Strictly for practice, teaches nothing

    Super duper looking animation, very fast paced. However this math program does NOT teach math facts. It is strictly for practice after you have already mastered the facts. In fact the company's tech support actually told me, "you have to already know it to use it". Now to see if I can return it. We need to LEARN before we can use.

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