Visit
the math metropolis where four friendly Number Heroes host exciting
activities that promote investigation and experimentation.
Students
master fractions, multiplication, division, 2D geometry, and probability
as they create dazzling fireworks displays, test their wits at a math game
show, solve geometric challenges, and graph data.
Special
features include strong support of NCTM standards and along with
Calculating Crew, cover all major topics in 3rd-6th grade math
curriculums.
Learning
Opportunities
Problem
Solving
Addition
& Subtraction
Multiplication
& Division
Fractions
(Add, Subtract & Multiply)
Convert
Decimals to Fractions
Geometry
(Angles, Perimeter, Area, Symmetry, etc.)
Interpret
Graphs & Charts
Patterns
& Logic
Probability
(Experiment, Predict & Evaluate)
Features
Watch
Fractions Become a Blast Identify, add, subtract, and multiply fractions
to make brilliant and explosive fireworks with Fraction Man.
This
math superhero also does a bang-up job of teaching you to compare
fractions, find equivalent fractions and convert decimals to fractions.
Explore
Probabilities with Handsome Chance
Read
graphs and charts, predict outcomes and determine probability as you make
action figures of Handsome Chance.
Run the
probability machine to test your hypotheses.
Hands-on
Geometry with GeoBot
Use the
Geometry Computer to solve the GeoBot's challenging geometric
brainteasers.
You'll
build geometric shapes and designs while mastering concepts such as
perimeter, area, congruence, similarity, symmetry, rotation, and
tessellations.
Turn
Math and Logic into Fun and Games
Star
Brilliant, host of Quizzo, challenges you to test your wits in math and
logic against wacky contestants or your own friends.
Win by
solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, analogy, shape
identification, sorting, and sequencing problems.
Special
Features
Includes
two unique calculators that display the steps required to solve a
problem.
They
also convert between fractions and decimals, and simplify fractions.
A
pop-up Fact Book offers you help with geometry terms and concepts.
The
Fact Book is part of the GeoComputer activity and can be used to help
solve the GeoBot's geometric brainteasers.
Mighty
Math's unique Grow Slide feature automatically records your child's
progress and adjusts to guide your child's learning.
The
activities in Number Heroes offer dozens of math topics and thousands of
problems.
Grow
Slides help your child get the full benefit of the four years of math
learning in every activity.
As your
child learns and progresses, the Grow Slides advance, offering more
challenging problems.
You or
your child can also set the difficulty of each activity or choose a
specific topic related to schoolwork.
This
product contains Universal Access features including TouchWindow and
Single Switch compatibility to address a variety of learning styles and
abilities.