Educational Insights Math Whiz, Electronic Math Game, Gift for Boys & Girls Ages 6+

In my daughter's second grade class she is timed on addition and subtraction. The idea is to get kids to know the answer to 9+8 (for example) without thinking about it. Her teacher said that while she knew 9+8 is 17, she needed to get it out quicker. The teacher recommended flash cards to increase speed. While flash cards are fine, they aren't all that exciting for kids. This is like electronic flashcards, and my child finds it enjoyable. There is a flashcard mode and a calculator mode. There are also different levels. So level 1 has simple, Kindergarten or 1st grade problems, and level 8 has problems I had to think about for second. I have my child use it 10 minutes each night and I don't hear any complaints. She brought it in to show her teacher and she was impressed - said it would make a great center activity in the classroom. I plan on buying the teacher one for class use. I can't comment on the durability because I haven't had it very long. This is a great product either for the child that needs some assistance improving their math skills, or for the child who excels and needs a challenge.

My 8-year-old daughter has a logical mind but was bad at memorizing basic math facts, and, at least at her school, teachers don't want to do the kind of old-fashioned "drilling" that allowed me to learn this stuff when I was a kid. So we had to do the drilling at home -- but my daughter hated the flash cards, and got stressed out by them. This little gadget has been a godsend. Both she and her 6-year-old brother love it and play with it like a favorite toy. It has a great many levels, so you can start your child at just the right point. They can work on it again and again on their own -- a very different feeling from getting a flash card question wrong in front of Mom. It's always encouraging and upbeat -- and they learn their math! I love it!

I am using the Math Whiz as part of my homeschool math curriculum to help my son memorize his times tables. I like several things about the game. The directions are clear and simple. The game is easy to use. The variety of levels provides both practice and and a challenge. The Math Whiz has been durable thus far, it has been dropped to no ill effect. There are a few minor issues with the Math Whiz. As others have mentioned, the display is not backlit, making play in a darkened car or room impractical. I have not, however, had issues reading it over my child's shoulder. The buttons can be "sticky", meaning a child may have to press a button hard or more than once. This has frustrated my son, who wants to be as fast as possible, on several occasions. Despite the minor problems, my son looks forward to using the Math Whiz daily. Children who, like him, enjoy competing with themselves will play repeatedly to beat their previous time. This helps them develop automaticity with math facts, without the whining and complaining that usually come with drilling. I think this toy achieves its intended purpose- to make practicing math facts fun.

When I was a child, I had a similar toy called a "Mr. Professor," made by Texas Instruments. I really liked it, but they are no longer manufactured. I can't remember all the features it had but I am fairly sure that this Math Whiz by Educational Insights is even better. My third-grader has used this toy to practice for multiplication table speed drills and also for division. It is awesome. She loves trying to best her previous time! It has several levels, such that it is possible to restrict the questions to come from only the 3's multiplication table or the 8's, etc. Or, one can practice all the multiplication tables 0-12 mixed up. (There are multiple levels.) Also it can be used as a calculator, or addition/subtraction/division speed drills. My child loves it and it has really been a learning aid (and time saver for me).

Here are the reasons why I like this product for my 9-year-old still struggling with learning times tables: 1. It makes a sound so I know she's practicing by herself for her 10 min/day. With flash cards she just stares at them and I have to nag her incessantly. When I hear the beep or cheer I know she's putting in effort. 2. I like that it has a calculator to help her with her homework or other simple practical problems at home. 3. It is very comfortable and ergonomic. 4. My 3-year-old has dropped it several times and it seems very durable. 5. It just feels more fun than flash cards.

Well, it's difficult for kids to learn multiplication facts. So any parent wants to help ease that displeasure. I thought this would help make it kind of fun. But, I have to talk my kids into using it. They ask me "For how many minutes do I have to do this?" So, I obviously failed. I think it's better than when I learned on flash cards. I think it's better than an app for ipad/iphone. It's an easy, hand held, take anywhere style that can easily help practice in the car or when/where ever. Now if I could just get my kids to agree with me. I like the price. I don't find it to loud or annoying even if there's no mute button. I have no issues reading the display. I like that it allows addition, subtration, multiplication and division for young kids. My daughter is 11 and in fifth grade. School is a challenge for her. This allows her to keep skills quick and strong without the stress of being timed. I like that and so does she. I also have an 8 year old third grader who's currently working on his multiplication in the sixes. What you can't do with this is program it to stay in a certain range. Like for example multiplication with six as a factor from 0 thru 12. I wish it could do that. But at any rate, what works for some kids might not work for others. Give it a try parents.

This product was highly recommended by a school teacher in the UK as a great teaching tool. It was well received as a gift by the children and their parents. An excellent math teaching tool that the children love. It is portable, user friendly and has something for those on many different levels, so much so that one father, an engineer, loves to play the game by himself when travelling and is equally enjoyable to his 7 year old son, as well as a game that they can play together. Math Whiz is a tool that creates a friendly math experience which can be used for many years as the upgrading levels will remain a challenge.

I was browsing for an educational toy and I was recommended this one. It is for my son who loved math but prefers it if its in any game form. I have to say, I am impressed with this product. It has a calculator, a challenge mode and activities. It asks you for the level in which you want to start. This also times you when you answer. Overall, my son found this useful and I am happy knowing that my son is not playing video games but having fun while learning

Das Learning Resources Math Whiz ist eine großartige Lernhilfe, um Kindern dabei zu helfen, ihre Mathekenntnisse auf spielerische und interaktive Weise zu verbessern. Mein Kind ist begeistert von diesem kleinen Gerät! Zunächst einmal möchte ich die Qualität des Math Whiz loben. Es ist gut verarbeitet und robust, was wichtig ist, wenn man bedenkt, dass es von Kindern benutzt wird. Das Gerät lässt sich einfach bedienen und die Tasten reagieren gut auf Berührungen. Die Batterien haben auch eine gute Laufzeit, sodass das Math Whiz lange Zeit verwendet werden kann, ohne dass die Batterien ausgetauscht werden müssen. Die Funktionen des Math Whiz sind vielfältig und sehr nützlich. Es bietet verschiedene Lernmodi, um Grundrechenarten, Geometrie, Maßeinheiten und vieles mehr zu üben. Die Aufgaben sind gut strukturiert und ansprechend gestaltet. Mein Kind findet es spannend, mit dem Math Whiz zu interagieren und seine Mathefähigkeiten schrittweise zu verbessern. Besonders beeindruckend finde ich, dass das Math Whiz die Lernfortschritte des Kindes speichern und verfolgen kann. Dadurch kann ich als Elternteil den Lernerfolg meines Kindes überwachen und sehen, wo es noch Unterstützung benötigt. Zudem gibt es die Möglichkeit, eigene Arbeitsblätter auszudrucken, die den Lerninhalt des Math Whiz ergänzen und das Erlernte vertiefen. Ein weiterer Vorteil des Math Whiz ist seine handliche Größe. Es lässt sich problemlos überallhin mitnehmen, sei es in die Schule, auf Reisen oder einfach nur zum Spielen im Garten. Mein Kind nimmt es gerne überall hin mit und kann so auch unterwegs seine Mathefähigkeiten weiterentwickeln. Der Preis für das Learning Resources Math Whiz ist meiner Meinung nach angemessen. Die Qualität und Funktionalität des Geräts rechtfertigen den Preis definitiv. Es ist eine Investition in die Bildung meines Kindes, die sich lohnt. Abschließend kann ich das Learning Resources Math Whiz allen Eltern empfehlen, die ihre Kinder spielerisch beim Lernen und Verbessern ihrer Mathekenntnisse unterstützen möchten. Es ist eine tolle Lernhilfe, die sowohl lehrreich als auch unterhaltsam ist. Mein Kind liebt es und ich bin mit dem Kauf sehr zufrieden!

Fun for adults and children has many levels. Use with a times table chart and calculator for young ones. My 5 and 6 year love to work out the sums. The machine lets you know if you have got it right. It is good for them to put their skills to good use and give the not so educational machines a rest. Really good buy.

Es ideal para tener agilidad mental. Cada diez ejercicios te da el resultado del tiempo y esto es un reto a superar y engancha a jugar más. Es de lo mejor que puedes comprar para tus hijos.

There is no obvious positive or negative feedback that is very important for a child. Terrible rattle sound

Práctico. Mi sobrina esta encantada con el regalo.