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    #191437 05/16/14 07:45 AM
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    So it appears that my PG DS6 quickly learns math concepts but makes LOTS of mistakes with calculation because he's trying to do things quickly. We will be homeschooling this year and I'm wondering what might be a fun way to practice in this area.

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    Do you mean addition/ subtraction facts or multiplication facts?

    There are loads of games you can get that work on these facts. (Like board games etc). I made a set of fun card games for Aiden when he was younger for bonds of 10/20/multiplication that works like snap.

    Many years ago there was a game called "24" (card game that used all four operands mentally). I can't find it here but maybe you can get it there?

    One easy way is to just slow it down. Take it outside and lie on the grass, make a rule that you have to take at least 30 seconds (or whatever) before you answer - do this while building lego or a puzzle at the same time.

    One our favourite online games is Timez Attack. (www.bigbrains.com) they have addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on there. There is a paid version but the free one still goes all the way through and is awesome fun!

    I know on www.mathletics.com (which is an online maths sylabus - paid), they have a "live" rounds section - where the kids go against other kids around the world in 60 second rounds to see how many basic fact questions they can get right. I prefer dreambox.com over mathletics, but we all loved the live sessions so much!




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    Yes, both addition/subtraction and multi/division.

    I actually used to own 24... I'll have to see if I still have it. I had forgotten about that game!

    Cribbage- great idea!

    Thank you!

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    You might be interested in Primo, currently on Kickstarter (and past its goal, so it will definitely be funded).

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    You can play 24 with a standard 52 card deck, too. Take out the face cards, or give them arbitrary number values. I actually didn't know there was an official "24" deck, as we always played with regular playing cards.


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    Thank you both!

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    Originally Posted by ElizabethN
    You might be interested in Primo, currently on Kickstarter (and past its goal, so it will definitely be funded).

    awesome find!! thanks laugh even with expensive international shipping I had to get this game!!


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    Me too! I can't believe I just did that, but it really does look awesome.

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    I am SO tempted.

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