Review: Cool Math for Kids

Cool Math For Kids .COM

Rating out of 10: 7 (lowered due to aethestic reasons)

Price: Absolutely free! Just do not block their sponsors’ ads

Where to find it: http://www.coolmath-games.com/

Type: Math Games

Description: This site was engineered to create a fun way to get kids involved in math and its usage. Through games such as Mahjongg, Under Pressure, Lemonade Stand, etc. kids use math in fun and exciting ways that they would not normally think of doing. Lemonade Stand actually allows the player to buy ingredients, supplies, set prices, and then see how well they would do sales-wise during different weather situations, different times of day, etc.

The targeted Demographic would have to be middle school age children, and their teachers.

Benefits: Math skills can become second nature. Players can see that math really is a necessary skill in the “real world.” Also, there are sections for parents and teachers that provide more resources.

Pitfalls: The site looks a little on the low-end side. Some games are difficult to figure out, and not all games are given detailed instructions. Also, some games require a certain type of internet window (ie. Netscape versus Internet Explorer)

Sorry, but I am finding it difficult to get pictures of the site (I am not 100% sure how to take an image of the site.)

Personal Note: I have personally seen this used in an after-school program, and the students took to it very well. They could not wait to get on the site, and start playing! The biggest hit was the Lemonade Stand. Some kids were able to earn hundreds of virtual dollars selling virtual lemonade! Others were not so skilled, but there are other games for them. I am a big fan of the Mahjongg game! I also recommend Gem Game, Infectious, and Simon Says. Beware of Tower of Hanoi! It stumps me every time!

Thanks for listening to my two cents!

Mel