Here goes another gaming post - the elementary librarian (AKA media specialist) found a multiplication game called Timez Attack that is pretty interesting. It is basically an adventure style game that requires the player to answer multiplication problems to solve problems and beat opponents. I played the game for about ten minutes the other day and found it to be a bit repetitive for me, but I guess it would be much more interesting than the ole flash cards that I used as a child. It is a method of drill and practice, but how are we still learning multiplication tables? (One of you elementary type teachers educate me here)
I found several posts on Technorati that suggested that a lot of homeschooling parents are using this game as a method of reinforcement. One mother discussed having her son play the game on a laptop while they were on a road trip.
You can download the free version of the game and find out more here: Big Brainz
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