Kids Learn Math: A+ Edition

Educational Value

Kids can learn basic math skills such as addition and subtraction, as well as number recognition and even word problems. Specifically designed with the goal of helping kids learn math, Kids Learn Math: A+ Edition is a series of mini-games and activities set in a carnival setting. While the games make doing math more fun, they vary widely in difficulty level. With no way to adjust difficulty, expect a wide range of challenges in these math games.

Positive Messages

This game's message is that math is fun. The mini-games are presented in a carnival setting, showing the math questions in the form of various carnival games. The game rewards players for answering questions correctly and gently points them in the right direction if they are having trouble.

Positive Role Models

While there is not much interaction with characters in this game, there is constant dialogue and text that encourages players to progress through the game and solve the various math puzzles.

Ease of Play

For this game's intended audience of players in grades 1 to 4, the difficulty of mini-games varies. Some test basic skills such as finding a number between two other numbers, while others require players to solve challenging word problems and riddles. Even if players have difficulty, the game coaxes them along until they are able to find the correct answers. Other puzzles include basic addition and subtraction and placing the hands of a clock to match a specified time.

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