May 15, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Need Math Facts Help? (review)

Having a solid grasp of the basic math facts helps to build a strong foundation for future math studies. However, drilling those facts can often seem like torture for the student and the mom. With children in varying areas of math, I have been able to see just how important those math facts can be  as you progress to higher levels. Being able to see that keeps me motivated to keep drilling! As a busy mom... read more

Apr 27, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Crypto Mind Benders ~ Critical Thinking Press

Critical Thinking Press is a company that provides a variety of materials to aid in building thinking skills in all areas of learning. From math to science to writing, products are available to help students achieve deeper thinking and understanding . I have often wanted to utilize their products but have never followed through.  When a review for Critical Thinking Press became available, I just... read more

Mar 2, 2012 Posted by sweetie

K5 Learning

When the opportunity came to review K5 Learning, a new educational online program, I was not excited. In the past I have found such programs to be more focused on “fun” than on actual “learning”. What a lovely surprise to find K5 different from my previous experiences! K5 Learning was designed to be an online after-school study program for children in Kindergarten – 5th... read more

Feb 13, 2012 Posted by sweetie

ALEKS

ALEKS, Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, is an online mathematics curriculum for grades 3-12. Using artificial intelligence programming, this learning system provides a customized math program for your student. When you sign your child up for this program, you select the grade appropriate for her. The first step for your child is to complete an assessment. This assessment enables ALEKS to... read more

Feb 6, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Math Rider – a second look….

MathRider, math game for kids, has been a big point of interest in our home the past several weeks.  When we had the opportunity to review this math fact game for a second time, I wasn’t sure how well it would be received. I shouldn’t have worried! My children were thrilled to have access to MathRider once again. It isn’t often that you can put “math facts” and... read more