 | 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 Playground
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Jam-packed with many types of problems disguised as games.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Math Playground is a site true to its name; it's jam-packed with math problems disguised as fun games. Created by a math teacher and educational consultant, there's nothing fluffy on the site. Games that require specific and complex skills, tutorial videos (made by students), logic puzzles, beginning programming, and an amazing supply of word problems are all here. This site requires the latest Flash Player and Java software; functionality will be missing if you don't have these. Google ads appear on every page.
What's it about?
At MATHPLAYGROUND.COM, simple to complex math problems are cleverly disguised as puzzles, kid-focused word problems, and concepts illustrated with graphics. Not all of the content is in game format however -- drill and practice computations are plentiful, and video tutorials walk kids through math problems with voice-over and whiteboard-type demonstrations. Kids can send in a math problem they'd like to see in a video with just their name (first name and last initial), age, state, and a description of the problem. Timed flashcards and a template for making printable worksheets can also be found on the site.
Is it any good?
MathPlayground.com might feel like playtime, but kids will get a real brain workout. The site includes a variety of problems covering algebraic reasoning, decimals and percents, multiplication, fractions, addition, subtraction, and logic puzzles, all to stimulate quantitative and methodical thinking. Due to the amount and variety of content on this site, parents may want to help kids pick a section that is relevant to their specific math skill interest or need.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the difference between logic problems and math problems. Which are more difficult to uncover? Discuss how each person learns differently.
Families can also talk about other educational sites that benefit learning and where to find reliable information online.
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great for 6 and up, something for everyone!
Excellent website and links to some other good math software from this page as well. The games are good for helping kids drill math skills. There are a whole variety of games on here, like how shapes relate to each other and to math, word problems, etc.
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Looks good, but for 8+, not 6 year olds.
This site looks great, but its not for a six year old the way the review states. My 1st grader is smart, but the simplest games here are definitely out of her range.
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Not sure why this says 6 and up?
N My second grader is good at math and I found this website above his skill level. Maybe I was missing the easier games. I would recommend for 4th grade an up?
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Kid, 11 years old
March 28, 2010
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gfdgdfg
Very hard to operate on windows 6
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Sneaky tactics don't always work
If your kid is gifted then they might figure out it is an educational site in disguise and not like it as much if they are cynical. If your child is run of the mill naive then they'll figure it out when they are older then the gifted kids, if they go on this site they will figure out its educational.
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Kid, 8 years old
March 14, 2012
AGE
my gosh
I once used this on my school's computer in first grade and when I used the flashcards and I tried to type in the answers and I even clicked the screen because sometimes clicking the screen helps but it didn't help at all. I'm pretty sure the TEACHER came over and tried to fix it but nothing happened. either. I tried other games and the same thing---thing happened
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