Educational Insights MathShark Electronic Math Game for Kids Ages 6+, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions & More, Classroom Supply, Multi-color

Very helpful with math skills!

Thanks to the others who took the time to review this product, I decided to purchase it last November for a grandchild who was having difficulty with math facts and had been scoring very low on her weekly timed tests. The other reviewers indicated that the children's scores soared when using this toy. This is the amazing effect that I am now seeing happen for my grandchild. As soon as she started using the Math Shark, her tests jumped up to A's, completing all in the time allowed, whereas formerly she would only get half done with many errors. She forgot about it for awhile and her scores dropped back down. After starting to use it again, her scores are back up to A's. The Math Shark is a great investment for helping children succeed in school! I have just ordered another one for another grandchild. The price is also good for this kind of an item. The screen? Yes, it is dim for Grandma with aging eyes, but the children don't seem to have a problem with that at all. Update, June, 2008: I have just ordered a third Math Shark for another grandchild who has just completed first grade and needs much help with his math skills. The first 2 grandchildren have enjoyed using it and have both claimed that it helped them tremendously. A wonderful educational tool!

Our kids are many and rough on things like this, but it has held up and been very useful. Not perfectly intuitive - even for adults - but with a little focus, you'll figure it out and it will help for what it's meant to do.

This works to teach a little bit more advanced math. It was easy for my elementary student to use it and they enjoyed learning. It kept their attention and taught a lot of math that they were struggling with. I would suggest this if you have a kid that struggles paying attention or learning math because it will keep them interested.

Helpful for math

This works well but the screen does not back light so it is pretty unusable in anywhere but a really well lit space. The screen is so dim it is hard to read. Would not recommend because it is just too hard to see the problems.

This device seems like a better version of the Multiplication Master. My older child is ASD and this is a lot easier on him. He likes having volume on his "games" but not too loud. This game checks that box. He also can not do games with timer components. The Multiplication Master device has a timer countdown that I can't turn off and he gets riled up from the anxiety. This Math Shark game let's him go at his own pace. It is also a bonus that it has a variety of drills so he can practice in sequential order or random. There are settings so that my younger son can practice his addition and subtraction. I highly recommend this if you have a kid that needs some practice. The repetition helps the math facts stick.The only slightly negative thing I'd say about it is the numbers feel a little too solid. They require a bit more pressure than other devices to push but it does lend to the feeling they won't break easy.

My precocious 1st Grader has a very active mind and is always looking for a challenge. We've chosen not to have video games at home at this time but I saw this and thought this might be something fun for him to do during downtime, car rides, etc.He has really taken up the challenge with the Math Shark and enjoys playing the games and moving up to new levels. He has also begun to teach himself multiplication as the games are helping him understand the patterns and concepts.So far the Math Shark has been a great way for him to engage his brain and learn new things!

A mi hijo de 8 años le encanto !!!

This thing is awesome! Works well

I bought this as a fun thing for my grandchild and to encourage her to practice her maths.It is a handy size and easy to use. She uses it regularly and loves it.

Mi hijo de 5 años ama las matemáticas y este juego es un buen pasatiempo. La calidad es buena. Si lo recomiendo.

My 8-year old son enjoys and having fun learning at the same time. The only downside is the sound do not have volume adjustment.