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By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
"Baked in" math practice solid but not sweet enough.
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Math Bakery 2 - Continue Counting
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What's It About?
To play MATH BAKERY 2 - CONTINUE COUNTING, create a new account. Choose whether to practice addition or subtraction, or to play a "duel." For instructions or hints, tap the light bulb icon in the right corner of the screen and read. After choosing an activity, select the desired math-problem level. Line up the cookies in order to complete a number line for the sum, and then tap the numeral below to answer. A baking timer gives the appearance of time pressure. Answer incorrectly, and the numerals go dark. When they light up again, give it another try. To play a "duel," find a friend and challenge each other with addition or subtraction problems of your own (up to the number 30). Kids can set whether they want the on-screen timer and other game specifics.
Is It Any Good?
Though there are opportunities for solid practice, and the math is presented in a real-world context, this app may not keep kids coming back for more. While Math Bakery 2 - Continue Counting can help kids get in some solid addition and subtraction practice with numbers to 999, it's missing some ingredients that could make it fun. Also, it may take a few tries for some kids to understand the way it shows carrying and borrowing. Once kids understand the app's system for regrouping, however, it makes sense visually. Still, these cookies won't likely make many kids' mouth water for math practice. It's slow-paced, predictable, and rather bland.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Math Bakery 2 - Continue Counting uses rows of cookies on a cookie pan to illustrate groupings. In addition to cookies, what are other common objects you could use to practice addition and subtraction?
Kids can come up with their own addition or subtraction problems to challenge friends in the "duel" mode. Talk to your kid about how to challenge friends appropriately. What sort of rules should they talk about with their "opponent" before the duel begins? Place values that will be used? The largest number allowed in a problem?
Talk about the difference between math learning and math practice. This app is for practice. Your kid needs to have learned about addition, subtraction, and regrouping before using it.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Math : addition , counting , subtraction
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : November 1, 2018
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Pi Education
- Version : 1.11
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 6.0 or later
- Last updated : September 29, 2020
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