Monster Math

Created by: Mason Daigle

Introduction to the APP:

Math Facts is fun with Monster Math, the educational game that improves over 70 math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Kids of grade KG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th really enjoy math with Monster Math.


With standard math presets aligned with Common Core mathematics standards. Fun math games for kids are fully customizable to suit your kid's aptitude, letting you move between advanced and basic math facts skills with a quick tap. Practicing fast math and having fun, your kids will get quick at Math in no time. Kids of first and second grades can focus on basic geometry, addition and subtraction skills, kids of third and fourth grades can focus on multiplication and division and then fractions.

Step by step Guide for Instruction:


Step 1: Download App from app store

Step 2: Select Grade level of the student

Step 3: Select Skills specifically by toggling certain skills on and off

Step 4: Begin playing by solving math problems and have fun!

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Frequently asked Questions:

1. Is Monster Math just a game?

Monster Math is a wonderful way to not have fun, but to learn and review math problems and facts.

2. Is Monster Math aligned to any real school standards?

The presets in the game are aligned to existing Common Core Mathematics Standards to allow learnign that is applicable to real life students.

3. Will my child want to even play a math game?

While kids explore new worlds and await new characters with bated breath, they won't even realize they are getting better and faster at solving math facts! For math facts, there's nothing more fun than a fast round of practice with Monster Math.

4. Can I see how my child is doing in the game?

Detailed reports and weekly emails round up the educational features and allow you to get an in-depth view of how your children or students are progressing in math.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • customizable for child's/student's skill level
  • parents/teachers can get weekly reports on progress
  • allows children to enjoy doing math
  • learning and reviewing is available in the pocket of a student

COns:

  • Only a set amount of math problems are available
  • The game is time constrained which is not best for every student
  • Can require money at certain steps if you want to progress faster.
  • Not the most creative game, graphics are only decent.


Classroom Activities:

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

3.OA. A. Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.

The students will use the provide ipads playing round of the game dealing with multiplication and division and making sure the requirements are met per level.

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

1.OA. D. Work with addition and subtraction equations.

The students will us the provided ipads and play a round of the game dealing with addition and subtraction and making sure that the level requirements are met.