Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Old-school graphics, lots of ads detract from OK math site.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
What's It About?
VISUAL MATH LEARNING's main page asks the question: Do you consider yourself mathematically challenged? Then it promises help for those who do. Click on tabs for Lessons, Practice Exercises, Games, or Links to other math sites. Lessons include basics (numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more) as well as basic algebra (sets, relations, functions, and equations) and include visual graphics along with written and verbal explanations. Games are very old-school, basic computer games. There's also a section on study skills.
Is It Any Good?
While there's a lot of good math information on this site, the ads (some education-related, some not) dominate the landscape and are sometimes placed on the site's pages in ways that make them appear to be part of its content. The games look and operate like old-school Internet-based games, with extremely simple graphics and rather annoying sounds, coupled with often complex written directions. Also, many teens will find the visuals outdated, which may get in the way of recognizing the good content.
Still, for middle school students and kids who are struggling with early algebra, this site can offer some help as well as an extensive list of other online math resources that may connect more readily with today's tech-savvy students.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to use online resources as a supplement to classroom learning. Ask your kid: What math concepts are you struggling to understand? Where could you use some help learning math in a more visual way?
Visual Math Learning has an extensive list of links and other resources for more math help. Check out these sites for more help.
Website Details
- Subjects : Math : addition , algebra , division , equations , functions , multiplication , subtraction
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : problem solving , solving puzzles , thinking critically
- Genre : Educational
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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