Math can either be fun or be a nightmare depending on the curriculum and child using said curriculum. Last month, we were given the opportunity to a few math eBooks from Math Galaxy.
Math Galaxy is a company that offers eBooks and apps for iPad and iPhone. Families can work through math programs for children of all ages. It's like having your own personal math tutor. Math Galaxy offers math for grades K-12th. Using bright, colorful illustrations, Math Galaxy helps students connect the abstract concepts of math to actual, concrete experiences.
Math becomes real life!
Since we don't have an iPhone or iPad, we received the eBooks offered from Math Galaxy to review. The company offers over 30 different eBooks to cover a wide range of math concepts.
The eBooks we received included four different bundles with each bundle containing 5 to 11 eBooks.
Whole Numbers Bundle
This bundle contained 11 eBooks and covers a wide range of topics
1 to 2 Digit Multiplication
1 to 3 Digit Addition
3 and 4 Digit Multiplication
Expanded Notation, Order of Operations, & Number Patterns
Multi Digit Addition
Time & Money
Whole Number Division
Spelling Word Jumbles (Grades 3-5)
Length & Area
Rounding & Estimating Whole Numbers
Fractions Bundle
This bundle contained 8 eBooks and covers everything about fractions.
Add & Subtract Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Fraction Word Problems
Identifying Fractions
Length & Area
Multiply & Divide Fractions
Reducing Fractions
Volume, Capacity, Weight, & Angles
Pre-Algebra Bundle (Decimals, Proportions, Percents)
This bundle contained 7 eBooks and covered a wide variety of topics presented during Pre-Algebra.
Decimal Operations
Decimal Word Problems
Length & Area
Percents
Ratios & Proportions
Understanding Decimals
Volume, Capacity, Weight, & Angles
Algebra Bundle
This bundle contained 5 eBooks covering topics pertaining to Algebra.
Properties & Operations
Solving Equations
Word Problems
Exponents, Scientific & Metric, Notations & Operations
Linear Equations
The various eBooks are geared to a wide age range and grade level. Each eBook contains colorful images and a riddle for the student to solve. The eBooks are not to be used as a complete curriculum, but as a reinforcement aid for students who may need a little extra help.
We focused on the Algebra Bundle since both kids are currently working through different Algebra curriculum. I know when I first downloaded the eBooks, I wasn't overly impressed. With the colorful graphics and riddles to solve, I knew my kids were not going to like the eBooks. I printed out a few pages for them to work on. They immediately complained about the "kiddy" look of the pages. I told them to just work on the problems. Neither one opted to complete the riddles. Michael was able to solve many of the riddles without even completing the problems.
(A few pages are plan, as you can see)
The pages are well laid out. The instructions are simple and easy to understand. The pages are short enough that they can easily be done after a regular assignment. Answers are provided for each worksheet after the corresponding worksheet page.
The eBooks would be a great way to work on math through the summer. Parents can pick a topic ( or two) and work through the various concepts.
As a mom of two teens, I would say the books are better geared to students in the younger grades. I think most high school students will not appreciate the colorful graphics or funny riddles. Middle school students, I feel, would still enjoy it. That's just my personal opinion. Your student may like the graphics and riddles.
The eBooks can easily be used by a younger, more advanced student in math. The pages would be a great way to keep them working on their math skills and have fun at the same time.
~Math Galaxy Apps~
Math Galaxy also offers apps for Math.
The Apps that can be purchased for iPhone and iPad are: K-8th grade math, Pre-Algebra Fundamentals, Algebra Fundamentals, Whole Number Riddles, Fractions & Decimals Riddles, Time Tables Balloon Pop, Whole Numbers Balloon Pop, Word Problem Fun, Zombie Numbers, and SAT Math. If you have an iPhone or iPad, be sure to check out what Math Galaxy has to offer.
Learning math can be fun and educational at the same time.
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Till Next Time,
Monique
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