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The Maths File Game Show (http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/index.shtml)

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Entertaining, educational online game show.

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Parents need to know that since this site is from the British Broadcasting Company, a few British expressions may confuse kids at first. Tell them not to be gobsmacked, because they'll catch on quickly, Bob's your uncle. There's no advertising on the site.

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Families can talk about how we apply mathematical principles to everyday situations. For example: Can you calculate the average number of points you scored in basketball games over the course of a season? If you get 14 out of 20 questions correct on a test, what percentage grade will you get? How does probability factor into games played with cards or dice?

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Is it any good?
 
The prizes on the site maybe aren't so fabulous -- we won some replica Elizabethan dentures -- but the games are mad fun anyway. One favorite is "Builder Ted." He wants to fix a hole in the roof, but needs your help in arranging his bricks. Each has a decimal on it; can you put them in order? His responses throughout are funny, and the surprise at the end is perfect.
This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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MikaylaaMadisonn
teen, 16 years old
 
This website is sooooo BORING! I could barely stand to get through one game! Do not go on this site! It is a waste of your time! It really stinks!!!!!!
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dhudlow
parent of 6 year old
6
 
Decent set of games that help with math
Nice collection of math related games. Funny raspberry sound when you get problems wrong. The game content is a bit dated which is why I didn't give 5 stars. Likely boring for kids that are older than little kids.
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pianocutie99
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A Waste Of Time
This website is so boring, I tried to get through 1 game, and I didn't even finish it.
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