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30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 Teaching Fact Families Nov 22, 2010
By Mom-2-Five
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.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
This one would be good for a six yr old... Nov 04, 2010
By I am
"Scrapping Momma"
The concept of this toy is great. Basically just electronic version of a flash card. I got this for my 4-1/2 yr old as she love doing add/sub math right now, and this looks like fun to give her for car rides. Unfortunately, the little machine expects very fast response and my little girl's brain and fingers coordination is just no match for this gadget right now. It would be a nice improvement for this gadget to have a time setting. This way, parent can really adjust the speed and the level of difficulty for their child.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Pro's & Con's Sep 16, 2011
By CYN
"MINUTE MATH" ELECTRONIC FLASHCARD... PRO'S: DURABLE, FUN, EDUCATIONAL. IN THAT ORDER! CON'S: THE MINUTE MATH DOES "NOT" ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO DO SETS OF ANY PARTICULAR NUMBER! THE PROBLEMS ARE AT RANDOM! THE TIME TO ANSWER A PROBLEM, IS TOO LIMITED, FOR CHILDREN JUST LEARNING THEIR MULTIPLICATION/DIVISION TABLES. (HAVEN'T USED IT FOR ADD/SUBTRACTION, BUT IT'S PROBABLY THE SAME) THIS IS A GOOD ITEM, IF YOUR CHILDREN ALREADY KNOW THEIR TABLES PRETTY WELL, AND JUST WANT TO BRUSH-UP &/OR, GET FASTER. Minute Math Electronic Flash Card
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Minute Math Flash Card is great Dec 02, 2011
By azteacher
I bought this to use in a special education classroom with students that have a variety of disabilities. The problems are sometimes too difficult for learning disabled 3rd or 4th graders, but with the use of a multiplication chart they can solve the problems. When the problems are something like 4 X ___ = 32, the problems are more challenging but yet so important as it is an introduction to algebra. This was a great buy.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great idea! Apr 19, 2011
By onlineshopper
I had hoped this would help with addition and subtraction facts. It's just a little to fast to help our child learn addition. If there was a way to slow it down, or not have a timer on it, that would be best. Our son is in first grade and still uses his fingers. I was hoping this would help. But, he gets frustrated when the flash card moves to another question while he's figuring out the one he's working on. I think it'll be great when he knows them and to sharpen his skills and speed. It has multiplication and division so we will keep it around for a few years.
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