Parents' Guide to

Mathspace

By Debbie Gorrell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 11+

Step-by-step solutions help kids master math, for a price.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free to try Education
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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Based on 15 parent reviews

joejoe11
joejoe11 Parent of 5, 8, 11, 15, 17 and 18+-year-old
November 18, 2022
age 17+

Makes Kid's Want to Commit Sucide

It makes young children want to kill themselves, and is dangerous to health.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
6 people found this helpful.
JeffLeanord
JeffLeanord Adult
September 9, 2018
age 11+

Mathspace is a very bad software and is not working for anyone.

My son Jonathan had been experiencing some troubles in mathspace. Mathspace is telling him that he is wrong due to tiny mistakes and is lowering is self-confidence. Although Mathspace allows teachers to assign kids work, the freedom and level of math that Jonathan needs is not included in Mathspace. Mathspace needs to have some individualised learning in order for kids to better learn and communicate their math knowledge
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What’s It About?

After downloading the free trial version of MATHSPACE, users must enter an email address to get started. Then select a country, curriculum focus, and syllabus. The dashboard displays a weekly goal for points, which kids earn by completing topics. Topics are displayed across the bottom of the screen, and a Start button links to recommended topics. Alternatively, kids can choose their own topic by clicking on it at the dashboard. A list of subtopics appears, and kids can fast-track, preview, or select a subtopic to explore. Some include investigations, and all subtopics include a lesson, a scorecard for viewing progress, and a preview of the topic. If kids choose the "Let's Go" button, they go straight to the practice problems. They either choose the answer or enter it using the handwriting tool, depending on the question type. Support videos, hints, and feedback are available in lessons and practice problems. Kids can reach on-demand feedback by clicking on an icon and typing a question. Response time is quoted as less than two hours.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (15 ):
Kids say (115 ):

These math lessons and practice problems are a great way for kids to build comprehension in a range of topics, but the handwriting tool is a bit glitchy, and the subscription is an investment. Kids get content support in a variety of formats, and access to on-demand feedback makes it a personalized learning experience. The fast track is useful for kids who know the content but want practice; however, it's still a relatively slow-paced option. It would be nice to see some quick drill-style options for building fluency, and a keyboard option could partially solve the handwriting tool glitches. Overall, if your kid responds well and consistently needs extra math help, Mathspace might be a solid choice.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the best way for kids to use Mathspace to support their math curriculum. Work together to choose topics and subtopics, and encourage kids to reach their weekly points goals.

  • Check kids' scorecards regularly and talk about content areas in which kids need more practice. Which types of math are trickiest for you? Why?

  • Discuss the on-demand feedback option and how to use it appropriately. Is it OK to use it? When? How often?

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
  • Subjects: Math : algebra, arithmetic, division, equations, fractions, functions, geometry, graphing, measurement, probability, ratio
  • Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : applying information, thinking critically
  • Pricing structure: Free to try ($100/year)
  • Release date: August 3, 2017
  • Category: Education
  • Publisher: Mathspace Pty Ltd
  • Version: 2.6.2
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.4 and up
  • Last updated: March 13, 2020

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