Mighty Math Zoo Zillions
Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Edmark|
Age Group: Age 2 to 5, Age 4 to 8
Type: Math
Price: $ 39.99 US |
PC version requires: 486-33 8 MB RAM, , Windows 95, also on Win 3.1, 640x480x256
Mac version requires: Version is available.
Description: Mighty Math Zoo Zillions is designed to teach essential math concepts to children
ages 5 to 8. There are five different areas for your child to play in and explore.
In the fishtank, Fishy Story Problems involve addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division. Money skills are in evidence at the Gnu Ewe Boutique, handling real
life jobs as a cashier and salesperson. The Otter Twins offer exploration of 3D
geometry using full-motion videos of 3D solids and even has a 3D stamp pad. The
Number Line Express teaches kids to count forward and backward, working as a train
engineer. In Navigate the Jungle Trail, more math skills are practiced as you make
your way down Annie's Jungle Trail.
FEATURES:
- 5 nicely done activities / games
- Automatic adjustment of difficulty levels
- Develops spatial awareness
- Learn to count money,
- Enhances problem solving skills,
- Builds math confidence
- Addition and subtraction facts,
- Story problems
REACTIONS:
This title is carefully crafted to appeal to kids while teaching mathematical concepts.
Getting kids off to an early start with math is essential, and Edmark has
found a good balance between fun, drills, and learning. The characters are cute
and friendly - they guide children through each activity with lots of encouragement.
Edmark has improved the interface it uses, and we found no technical problems anywhere in the program.
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