DreamBox Learning K-2 Math

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Common Sense Media says

Online math game adjusts in difficulty as you play.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is an educational math game that adjusts to your child's math competency as they play. It is played online without requiring a download, so it is available from any computer with a broadband connection. The game sends regular updates to parents' email.

  • Kids can choose from 36 avatars representing all different looks and can even choose one who is in a wheelchair. As kids play in one of four game worlds, they try to help others.
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What's it about?

DREAMBOX LEARNING
K-2 MATH is a subscription-based educational software game that plays directly
from the internet with no download. It has a powerful recommendation engine
which tracks how kids play through the educational content and adjusts on the
fly to present kids with a math curriculum that it most appropriate for them. Featuring
over 350 individual math activities, there are over a million different paths a
child can take.

After parents
create an account at www.DreamBox.com,
their kids play by choosing an avatar and the theme of their adventure (animals,
pixies, pirates, or dinosaurs). Then it is off to explore a cartoon world that
resembles a board game where each math activity represents a space on the
board. Depending on how a child does while playing a math activity, the game
will offer new math activities based on past performance, so the game
dynamically adjusts to the child's need.


Is it any good?

 

DreamBox Learning
K-2 Math
is phenomenal in adjusting its content to meet the needs of its users.
Plus instead of simply clicking on right answers, the game draws kids into the
process of making the right answer by utilizing virtual math manipulatives. Kids
are motivated to play to move the story along. They also earn tokens to use at
a separate carnival area full of wacky but educational games.

DreamBox Learning
K-2 Math
is serious educational software. The cartoony world is charming, but
this is a game that is more about learning. It will
work with all kids in the target range of 5-7-year-olds because if kids are
good at math, they will revel in the challenges the game gives them; and if
they are struggling, the game presents extra help and new ways to look at that
difficult math concept. If appropriate, the game will quit the child out of a
too hard activity (in a positive way) and present easier material. Parents will appreciate the Parental Dashboard, a special area where they can get feedback on how their kids are doing.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about which adventure the child went on: with pirates, dinosaurs, animals, or pixies. Why did you select the one you did? Did you like playing the adventure or the carnival games better?


This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parent of 8 year old
August 28, 2009
 
my 5 year old son loves it!
my 5 year old son could quickly play on his own and didn't want to quit!

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Educator and Parent of 8 and 10 year old
April 17, 2011
 
fun and educational
My 7 year old enjoys playing it about every second day and I like the parent information it gives. It offers games according to your child's ability and then moves them forward.

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Parent of 5, 9, and 17 year old
March 7, 2011
 
Great for K through 3rd graders
My kids love to play Dreambox. They ask for computer time and are learning math! Price is very reasonable, especially if you buy the 6 month package. I heartily endorse this site. My kindergartener is already in the 1st grade curriculum.

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Parent of 3 and 9 year old
January 4, 2010
 
Love it and she is learning math!
I think this is a smart way to teach math to a child. The math lessons use fun and challenge to get the child learning.

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Parent of 9 year old
April 11, 2010
 
ok for 5+
I was not sure but it was jus enough to pass for me.

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Parent of 8 year old
March 5, 2010
 
Super fun and confidence building
My sweet girl loves Dreambox Learning. It has been a great way to challenge her and keep her interested in math. I have seen her applying concepts to everyday problems and she is now far ahead of the other children in her class. Her favorite part of playing is how the game rewards her with tokens, certificates, etc and tracking her progress. Well worth the money!

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This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Platforms:Windows, Mac
Available online?Available online
Genre:Educational
Release date:January 27, 2009
Price:$12.95/month
ESRB rating:NR

This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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