Learning Resources Minute Math Electronic Flash Card, Homeschool, Early Algebra Skills, 3 Difficulty Levels, Ages 6+

Price: ~~$26.99~~ - $20.07
(as of Sep 20, 2024 08:47:40 UTC – Details)

Build number fact fluency with this electronic flash card. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and get corrective feedback. Offers 60-second timed mode, untimed mode, and 3 levels of difficulty.
Encourages practice of operations (add/subtract or multiply/divide) and early algebraic skills related to equations and the commutative property
Offers a 60–second timed mode and a low–pressure untimed mode, plus 3 levels of difficulty
Reinforces arts of the equation through color–coded screen frames
Provides positive, corrective feedback—both visual and auditory
Homeschool supplies for ages 6+
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Reviewer: Mom-2-Five
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Teaching Fact Families
Review: Rather than learning math facts through drill and practice flashcards, this is a different method for teaching the fact ‘families’. Each child learns differently. This concept of teaching kids to look at the entire fact, rather than just the sum is better for some kids. This it not a ‘toy’, but kids do have fun with it. My daughter has toted it around back and forth in her backpack. It is durable. The sound can be on or off. (I like that feature.) I also love the different levels it provides. It has provided my daughter with a mental math warm up before she takes her timed math tests in school. I need to stress that this is for school-age children. This is similar to a child learning flashcards. It isn’t a ‘fun’, interactive, points, next level game/toy.Ideas for this item’s use: -have a child use this when you can not practice math flash cards with them; -have teachers use it as a learning station during school; -use with older individuals with stroke/dementia; -great mind exercise.***UPDATE***: I keep seeing this minute math device get poor reviews. I use these so much with kids in school that I thought I could help clarify some things. (1) This is not a toy. It is a way for kids to practice their facts in a different way other than flashcards. In fact, think of these like flash cards. You wouldn’t expect kids to be motivated to use them or even think they are fun. This is just a different means of practice. (2) The noise does go off. Hold the ON button down 1/2 way. It will blink quickly indicating the sound is off. It truly is in the instructions. (3) Fact Families or Triangle Math is just another way for kids to learn routine math skills. Some kids learn in a rote manner, where they learn all their multiplication facts and then their division facts. Most the time these kids can carry that over to other areas of math. Some kids need a more global approach. Teaching kids fact families sometimes helps kids see a bigger picture of how all the facts are connected. (4) This is called MINUTE math. It is designed to go quickly just like the timed tests the kids have to take in school. Many classrooms still do the quick 1-2 minute math drill test at the beginning of the day. This is just a way for some kids to warm-up or get used to that way of doing math. (5) Your child may be gifted or advanced. However, please don’t complain if your child is younger than the recommended age for this device. Would you also complain about flash cards being to boring?SUMMARY: This is simply another means for a child to learn. I use these as a station all the time because a child can do it independently. I hope this helps answer some of the questions/concerns about the device. I also hope this helps you make an informed decision if this is exactly what you are wanting to purchase for your child.

Reviewer: Kristen Simmonds
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great practice
Review: More exciting to use than flash cards, but similar idea of repetition and memory work. Our 8 year old likes to use this.

Reviewer: Not sealed, will come with leakage.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very fast
Review: This is definitely a great tool to use once your child has already gotten the hang up there addition and subtraction facts. It does go very fast and only give him about 5 to 10 seconds to answer a question. It would be more of a tool to upkeep their skills.

Reviewer: Stormy
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for older kids
Review: Bought this for my 6yr old to use to practice math during the summer. The device is great, but can be too fast for younger kids who are still learning.

Reviewer: Jodie Jarvis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helps with math facts
Review: Bought one at the store for my kids which led to fighting over it. Bought a second one on Amazon so they could each have one. I bought it to help my kids get faster at math facts, and since they do one minute quizzes in school I thought this would help. It was a little confusing at first (for the kids, not for me) with where to see the numbers and know if it meant addition or subtraction but I think they got it after a little while. The one thing I would change is that there is a time limit for a question and if they don’t enter an answer fast enough it answers it for them. I wish it would give them unlimited time and make it possible to only have one or two questions done in the minute.

Reviewer: Cherie
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Definitely isn’t for learning — a waste of money
Review: I bought this to help my grandson who is in 3rd grade with practicing math. He is already at the level of borrowing and carrying large numbers so he definitely knows how to solve simple equations like 3+4=7. However, this game only gives them about 5 seconds to answer the question — not even enough time for him to figure out what the problem is (add or subtract) and give an answer. (There are three squares and random squares are filled in each time so you have to decide if you need to add or subtract.) There is not a way to turn off the 5 second functionality so unless you are older and can quickly solution and then add or subtract in your head this game is useless. The numbers jump around into different boxes and there is no way to set it on any other methods of viewing. This was a complete waste of money for what I needed it for. By the time he is able to use this it will be useless because he won’t need it anymore.

Reviewer: Benay Sifford
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Math facts tool
Review: Our daughter loved this to work on her math facts. Itâs a great âgameâ for her as she learns her math facts.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun way to practice math!
Review: I got this for my school aged children (ages 6-12). The different levels allow everyone to play at their own ability. It is fun to challenge one another to see who can get the most in the timed games; it is excellent practice for mastering basic math facts for the younger kiddos (or the older kiddos who might still struggle). I’ve even found myself challenging my kids to a game here and there! The sounds can get a bit annoying, but they can also be disabled so it would be fun in a waiting room or other public place without being a nuisance. Get one of these! They’re so fun!

Reviewer: Tina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Bought this for my son so he can practice when he is bored. It’s nice and small.You just have to figure out how to play it because the instructions are not so clear at first.You have one button for – and + and the other one for * and / so we weren’t sure at the beginning how to turn to + or – but you just have to follow the game – if you have 2 numbers on the bottom you have to add (+), and if you have a number on the top and one on the bottom you have to -.

Reviewer: Babu
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It is good way to work with memory and thinking for children.

Reviewer: Marco
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Regalo per mia figlia , carino e maneggevole, piccolo da portare sempre con se

Reviewer: Tammy Allain
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Un jeux de calcule metal rapide.Facile Ã utiliser. Bien enveloppÃ©.