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    Math Blaster: Master the Basics

    Math Blaster: Master the Basics

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    Category: Software

    List Price: $29.99
    Buy New: $16.88
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    Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 26 reviews
    Sales Rank: 466

    Format: Cd
    Platform: Windows Xp
    ESRB: Everyone 10+
    Media: CD-ROM
    Autographed: No
    Memorabilia: No
    Batteries Included: No
    Operating System: Windows XP
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
    Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.4
    Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

    MPN: 100722
    Model: 20038
    UPC: 876930005435
    EAN: 0876930005435
    ASIN: B000B6JAR2

    Release Date: September 23, 2005
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
    Shipping: Expedited shipping available
    Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed, Orders Ship Within 1 Business Day, Guaranteed Delivery We Will Send Delivery Confirmation

    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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    Editorial Reviews:

    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.


    Customer Reviews:   Read 21 more reviews...

    1 out of 5 stars "Math Blaster Master your keyboard up, down, left, right, space bar keys !!"   July 10, 2008
    Samuel Clemens (Philippines)
    I wish i could go lower than 0 stars in rating this item. In this game, getting the right numbers to add (build the answer portion of the game) is 500 times harder than knowing the right answer. Just imagine your son already knowing the answer to 50 x 6 = 300 after 1 second but
    has to stay at that level for more than 5 minutes to build the answer getting the addends to get 300 !!! It is a crazy educational game idea and a waste of your kid's time. It's a total waste of your money. Do not buy the download version too from the KA (Knowledge Advenuture) site, because it has a bug (Windows Vista) and you have to redownload again to re-install.

    In fairness to KA, i am impressed with Math Blaster ages 9 - 12 and pre-algebra. This version of Math Blaster is not really that great as it claims to be .. KA to maintain their credibility in making worthwhile educational games should pull this product out of the market. Or better, offer their disappointed customers to replace their copy with another KA product ...

    I recommend Math Attack by Compedia - not that fancy graphics but gives your child the math drills to really master the basic. Try also "I Love Math" by DK. The title of this game should be "Math Blaster Master your keyboard up, down, left, right, spacebar keys !!!" I still can't forgive myself for buying my son this boring game.



    5 out of 5 stars There's a line at my house   February 10, 2008
    Blanche M. Gilbert (Pitcher, NY)
    The neighbor kids and my grandkids stand in line for a turn to play this game. I'd rate it as a huge sucess!


    5 out of 5 stars 3rd Graders love it.   December 16, 2007
    K. Milla (Wheaton, MD USA)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I work with 3rd Grade students that are from an inner city. They enjoy this game a lot because it plays like an action game. They get to shoot things that are in their way and the game will slow down if the child needs the extra time. I have to say since the children have just recently started using this program, I can't say that it works. What I can say is that the game works on improving hand-eye coordination, mental math, and increases recall of math facts. I would recommend this game for the mere fact that it works on the previous items mentioned as well as make learning fun.


    5 out of 5 stars Math Blaster: Master the Basics   December 1, 2007
    Karen Paterno (Melbourne, FL, USA)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I purchashed this product for my grandchildren. My granddaughter is in 4th grade and recently changed shcools to a new town. She was an "A" student in her old school, but the math program in her new school was really defeating her. Math Blaster made catching up to the advanced level of her new school easier and it is in game form. The plus to this product is that my grandson is in first grade and he loves to play the games and learn the math too. It has been a very helpful experience for both of them.


    1 out of 5 stars Frustrating   November 12, 2007
    SALANIE SANTO VILLO (Caribbean)
    0 out of 5 found this review helpful

    Ordered this twice. Never received it through USPS. Supose that had I opted for expressed shipping I would have received it.Gave up!

    However, I have used this on my previous p.c and realized that its a wonderful programme for kids. Might try to order again later.


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