Richard Scarry's Best Math Program Ever

Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Simon & Schuster Interactive

Age Group: Age 4 to 8
Type: Math
Price: $29.95 US

PC version requires:
486-33, Win 3.1, 8M RAM, 2X CD

Mac version requires:
:Power Macintosh, System 7.1, 16M RAM, 2X CD

Description:

Simon & Schuster Interactive have released the latest software from Busy Town - Best Math Program Ever - and they aren't exaggerating. The content is curriculum based, and it features goal-oriented activities for ages 4 to 7. The charm of Busy Town is beautifully captured, and kids feel as if they are partipants in Mr. Fixit's latest project!

Features:

  • Covers basic math skills.
  • Sounds and characters are Busy Town through and through.
  • 25 math problems to solve for each machine part they need.
  • Extremely innovative games kids will love.
  • Three levels of difficulty.

Technical Aspects:

No problems with installation or during our evaluation. The graphics look very much like the books and television show, and the audio and sounds are what you'd expect, with a lot of repetitive phrases to encourage players. We didn't experience any choppiness in the video or audio segments.

Report and Conclusions:

This family loves Best Math Program Ever and it's been difficult to get the kids to let me look at it long enough to write a review. This program presents more drill than most of the ones we've seen, but it's presented in a way that children will enjoy. As always, Busy Town appeals to boys and girls. The box has several screenshots from the game, which will give you an excellent idea of what you're buying. With 15 math games, your child will be busy completing it over a period of days - perhaps weeks. Since it does have three levels of difficulty, the longevity of this program is greatly enhanced.




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