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Posted By: Goody Brainetics - 04/14/10 03:47 PM
Has anyone tried Brainetics (brainetics.com)?

I saw the ad on TV, am considering purchasing it, and would like to know what experience others have had with it.
Posted By: Iucounu Re: Brainetics - 04/14/11 01:52 PM
The comments at this page might help:
http://www.factson.net/738/brainetics-review

In reading up on Brainetics, it became apparent to me that Brainetics marketers may be posting comments to prop up their product. For instance, on one page I found multiple verbatim "Is Brainetics a Scam?" posts that resembled little infomercials for the product.

Brainetics appears to be a collection of math shortcuts. These certainly won't improve overall math understanding or mastery. But for a kid who needs practice with calculation, it could help slightly, I suppose, especially if it increased confidence. I don't see Brainetics as likely to increase long-term interest or proficiency in math.

ETA: The name reminds me of the fictional malady "boneitis" from Futurama ("My only regret... is that I have... boneitis! {gasp}"). laugh
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