This math game caters to children aged 4-15 and teaches various strands in math such as geometry, shape, measurement, algebra, and data. With 3200 questions in 14 categories presented in a board game format with 11 graded levels, the varied question styles meet the needs of different learners.
The varying question styles, which include many interactive problem-solving questions, make this game perfect for different types of learners. In this medieval game scenario, players are required to collect strength that would enable them to fight a dragon that is terrorizing the village. The game environment provides four different boards that players can choose from, including Castle, Village, Forest, and Tournament boards.
Players collect strength by answering math questions and taking advantage of strategic opportunities offered within the game. The game allows players to purchase and use different Gadgets, which provide even more strategic options. Four players can participate in the game, and every math category and level can be individually enabled or disabled, making math content customizable for every player.
The game's customizable feature, combined with dice roll and game strategy, ensure that any player, regardless of their math abilities, can win the game. The length of the game can be fixed, and games can be saved from session to session. The math content has been compiled after extensive research across many curriculum frameworks worldwide, and different versions are tailored to different countries and systems, including metric or Imperial measurement units and currency.
All the Numbers Up! games are perfect for small math groups in a classroom setting or for use by individual students needing either remediation or extension. The game is also suitable for family use, where siblings, parents, and grandparents can play simultaneously. The higher levels of the game provide mental math problems that are challenging enough even for advanced mathematicians. Overall, this well-researched, high-quality, kid-friendly math product provides excellent value for money.
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