Math Blaster: Master the Basics | 
| From: Knowledge Adventure
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 694
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: CD-ROM
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: 876930002380
EAN: 0876930002380
ASIN: B000B6JAR2
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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| 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.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 31
 bad purchase October 1, 2009
Kim Gold (New York)
This product is a huge disappointment. My 8 year old children who like almost any computer game did not like this one. I tried it. It is poorly designed from a skill perspective. The graphics are good, but the games are dull and do not help kids learn math skills. I was angry I spent the money, because I wouldn't encourage my children to waste any time on this program.
 Finally... a FUN learning game September 21, 2009
R. Harris (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been through dozens upon dozens of learning games. All of them are glorified worksheets. They focus on the same old modalities and fail to harness to real potential of interactive games.
This game, however, is an arcade game first with learning worked in. So it's fun. It's easy. The controls are simple. My students with autism love it. Check with your local library first... they may have it.
I've read the complaints but we've not had any of those experiences here in the classroom.
Have the people who rated it 5 stars actually played this game? August 19, 2009
Nancy (Seattle)
Let's assume that like most people browsing these games, you want a game that will help your child either practice his math facts or reinforce/learn math concepts. If this is what you want, then keep on looking because this is not the game for you. If you want a game that has lots of noise and moving around with a very minimal amount of math added in an awkward manner, then this would be the game for you.
As someone who actually wanted a math game for my child to practice math with, this is by far the worst math program for my son. As others have pointed out, you're required to run around and jump from ledge to ledge to catch numbers that will add up to the correct answer. That means that even if you know the correct answer, you spend almost all of your time trying to catch numbers.
There may be lines at some people's houses to play this, but I can guarantee that those kids aren't getting much math practice. Nice idea for a game, abysmal execution.
 Do Do Do buy this game! February 15, 2009
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a 10 year old boy---I play this game for hours. I find it very enjoyable. I like it more for the game than the math. The game helps you build quick thinking and reaction skills. I rank it as my favorite computer game ever.
Don't don't don't buy this! January 27, 2009
David Welch (Lompoc, CA United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This has to be the lamest math program I have ever seen! It's jump from ledge to ledge trying to find numbers to add or subtract until you get the answer to an equation (ex: 3x7=?). Then you jump up and down ledges for 2-3 minutes trying to get numbers that add up to what you think the answer is and then jumping back to the bottom to see if the answer you have is correct. Boring and stupid, I want my kid to be able to answer it right away not jump around for minutes and then check if they have the correct answer. I bought six different math games that all turn out to be made by this company and all are just horrible, don't buy any of the Math Blaster series or The Learning Company games, they are a waste of time and money. Search online for math games that you can try before you buy, also most of the free ones are much better than this.
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