Math Games

Archive for February, 2010

Question: DSi White or DSi XL Bronze/Dark Brown?!?!?

I want the DSi XL because of the bigger screens (93% larger screens),and the 3 pre-installed titles: Brain Age Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters & Photo Clock.I want the regular DSi because because of the matte finish and it is more portable.And which one is going to look better when you play games?

Answer: I heard the DSi XL had a screen filter to help improve the look of games, but I'm unsure of the DSi. I just bought a DSi a week ago and I plan to trade it in along with some other games for a DSi XL Bronze. But because the XL hasn't been released yet, there is no definite way to compare the looks of the screens. Although, I do find the extra screen size on the regular DSi doesn't noticeably alter the resolution of the game.

Nintendo DSi XL™ System Launches March 28 with Pre-Installed Software

Question: Can anyone suggest math and spelling games for my 8 and 9 yr old?

Preferably, something inexpensive. Homemade is fine. We have tried flashcards for the math. Well, it isn't all of math, it is just counting money. There is a math game card game called 99 that is played with pennies also, but I do not remember how to play it.
I really do not want them growing up like most of the teenagers on here who can't spell and in some cases can't count. This no one left behind is apparently not working.
The game 99 is not the one where there are trumps and tricks. It is played using one pile and counting up or down depending on the card you put on. I think if you put a ten on the pile you have to count backwards and the king is an automatic 99. I forget what the pennies are for.

Answer: I always found that the easiest way to remember how to spell things is to have lines about them. Such as

I before E except after C

Dessert has two s's because you always want some more.

Hippo sat on a pot and made a mess (mus) Hippopotamus

A good math trick to help with the 9 multiplication table is to use both your hands, and starting from the left, put down the first finger, that is 9x1 =9 9 fingers will be left. Second finger down is 1 and 8 9x2 = 18 and so on.

You could also write out words with letters missing, for them to fill in. Make it a scavenger hunt. Whoever spells the words write and can read their clues the fastest finds the prize.

Just some ideas

Math Games For Kids : How to Play The Money Game