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By Jenny Bristol
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Race against time to place numbers in equations grid.
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NineGaps
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What's It About?
NINEGAPS challenges kids to solve a grid of six equations as fast as they can by dragging numbers to fill empty spaces. Kids must place numbers so each vertical and horizontal equation is correct. Equations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Five levels accommodate a range of players. When kids complete each equation in the grid, they hear a chime for correct or a horn for incorrect.
Is It Any Good?
NineGaps is a fast-paced, entertaining math game in whch kids try to solve a grid of equations as fast as they can by dragging numbers into gaps. The rules are simple and multiple levels provide different challenges. Kids can try to beat their previous times on each level and improve their arithmetic skills. Other than choosing the playing level, no customization -- such as choosing operations for each puzzle -- is possible.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Encourage your child to consider alternate solutions to the equations in NineGaps; their first answer may not be the one that solves the puzzle.
Model problem-solving strategies by thinking aloud. Kids learn from your example.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Math : addition , multiplication , subtraction
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : problem solving , solving puzzles , strategy
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : February 29, 2012
- Genre : Educational Games
- Publisher : Quadion Technologies
- Version : 1.4
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.2 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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