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Math Blaster: Master the Basics | 
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Category: Software
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $24.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 1090
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Windows Xp
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 100722
Model: 20038
UPC: 876930005435
EAN: 0876930005435
Release Date: September 23, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Solve math problems while saving the world in this educational software program | | • | Combines exciting, fast-action game play with state-standard math content | | • | Builds confidence, speed, and accuracy in basic math skills | | • | Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division | | • | 8 levels; parent/player-selected difficulty level; automatic progress reports |
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Product Description
Ideally suited for students ages six - 12, the teacher-developed and tested Math Blaster software supports educational objectives by way of a creative, imaginary universe that must be saved. Using intuitive math games incorporating addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fact families and equivalents students receive -- at their own pace -- instruction through thousands of challenging practice problems in order to master everyday math skills, increase problem-solving and mental math abilities as well as boost math confidence.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 It's a blast, blast, blast! November 18, 2005
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
The first kudos I have to give to this software is the ease of installation. It was perhaps the least complicated software programme that I have installed for years. It did not conflict with anything else on my machine, and did not require me to adjust settings or modify anything else. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I am operating on a fairly standard, low-tech machine, and ease of use is very important to me.
This is a fun programme! There are multiple levels, lots of action, lots of colour, good music and a good story line that weaves together the Math Blaster as she or he goes through the different levels. There are various obstacles and perils to overcome, as well as elementary math problems to solve to be able to advance to the next level. For example, at the first level, there is a combination to unlock the door to the next level - this combination can only be solved by solving a simple arithmetic equation. The Math Blaster must jump, run, and collect numbers to solve the equation before advancing.
The higher the level, the greater the difficulty with perils, and the greater the difficulty with math problems. Addition, subtration, equivalents, multiplication, division, simple problem-solving, speed and accuracy, and even some very basic algebra/missing-term concepts are introduced along with way. This is a very clever way to introduce times tables and other kinds of information that is often memorised by simple rote repetition. Playing the game over and over, children with learn both the content and the concepts while being entertained and challenged on multiple levels.
The graphics and game elements should appeal to both girls and boys. The art work reminded me of some of the kinds of animated television shows from Asia; there are comic-book elements of story that link together the different levels. The music is very well done, and appropriate to the science-fiction/mathematical theme; the vocal talents are also well matched to the theme.
This is a programme that is very well done, from both a technical and a teaching standpoint. Kids will want to play the game over and over (adults may want to, too!). The game is set up for multiple players to use the same computer, so they can advance to different levels together, or advance on their own as time and playing permit.
It's a blast!
Better than the rest January 30, 2006
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
We bought this game after trying several other (very boring) math computer games. My sixth grader has struggled with the most basic math facts. We have tried flash cards, other computer games, etc. She rolled her eyes at me when I told her that she had to play this for an hour when we first got it. Later I caught her playing it again--even though I hadn't told her that she had to. She played it quite a bit during the Christmas break, and she came home from her first day after Christmas break and was so excited that math was so much easier! (I don't think she even realized why) My three other grade school children have also played this game, and they like it a lot. They like that it is more like a video game.
It's Math Blaster for XP. Let's give it the stars it deserves! October 27, 2005
33 out of 42 found this review helpful
This product is all new for 2005 and features a new character, a new story and a new gameplay style.
Bonuses for Kids and Parents:
Kids...there's never been a Math Blaster with this much action and actual platform gaming before.
Moms and Dads...if your kids don't do well at the math, they're not going to move from level to level successfully...they have to do the math to play the game.
As of this writing, both USA Today and Reviewcorner.com have given it 4.5 stars out of 5. Those are fair assessments.
Its system requirements are Windows XP and 2000, and whoever gave one star because Amazon accidentally put the wrong info on ought to be absolutely embarrassed for misleading people instead of simply reporting the problem to Amazon.
I'd let my kids play it!
Master the Basics February 22, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this item for my grandson - it seemed fun to practice multiplication, etc. He actually did not want to even look at it, but absolutely loved it, after playing just once. It seems to be geared to children's minds and I think it is a clever way to get children to practice math. I can only recommend it.
My 2nd grader loves it - great math practice! September 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm not sure why the others are complaining - my second grader likes playing it, and it's a great way to practice math and build speed while having fun. Especially since in his school they have timed tests that force them to be fast or lose points - this is a great way to build that speed up to the automatic level. I think this is way better than boring flash cards and can see my son's addition and subtraction speeds improving almost immediately. The music and challenge level are really no different than many other video games out there, however this game helps improve math skills. It's a no brainer in my book.
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