 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Math Cats
Common Sense Media says
An array of open-ended math activities.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's no advertising on this site. Developed by a teacher with more than 18 years' experience, the site features an array of open-ended math activities (rather than drill and practice)..
What's it about?
Did you ever try to balance a fat cat with a donkey? It can't be done unless you try the magic scale at MATH CATS. There, you can multiply and divide what's on each side of the scale until balance is achieved. Try it with the planet Earth vs. a pyramid. There are plenty of hints and ideas to explore the relative weights of these unusual items. Next, try your hand at creating a virtual mobile. Click and drag to adjust the size of the arms, vertical strings, and weights.Then experiment with polygons, symmetry, and tessellations in the "Math Crafts" area, and -- with a special free browser plug-in -- explore MicroWorlds of interactive math (or art?) activities.
Is it any good?
Wherever you go in Math Cats, it all adds up to creative, well-designed fun. The site is both educational and entertaining, which could help kids who aren't very fond of math grow to like the subject a little more.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the skills used in the games on the site can be applied to the real world and everyday life. Do activities like the ones here make math more fun? Why or why not?
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Ok for educational content, but not engaging
The content is not particularly engaging
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