Math Matters

Many children who have difficulty with math find it hard to understand why it is important to master this subject. Kids want to know "why do I have to learn this anyway?". So much of their future success in many professions can hinge upon a grasp of tough concepts. It is vital that they become proficient in the basics in order to succeed in advanced courses. Fortunately, at Learning Is Fun Store, we have software programs that will help children conquer their doubts and find out why it's important to become a math master.

A great teaching program that kids can relate to is Math for the Real World. Children get a dose of reality as they become members of a rock band ready to tour, in the process they learn how math plays a part in everyday life. They must manage their money, buy food, and use maps as they help their band climb the charts.

Kids practice; logic, fractions, decimals, perecentages, time, money, volume, weight and measurements. There are multiple levels of difficulty, over 4,000 problems and a reference library with detailed explanations for everyday problems.

Kids, parents and teachers are fans of the colorful character, Carmen Sandiego. A great way for children to gain respect for math as well as tons of practice is Carmen Sandiego Math Detective. The greatest landmarks in the world are disappearing thanks to Carmen and her sinister band. They have developed a shrinking device and your child must go on twelve amazing adventures to help restore them to their right size.

This game will have them determine missing numbers, ordering whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, integers and monetary values. Children will also develop geometry skills as they study shapes, angles and spatial relationships, construct geometric models, calculate area and perimeter, and apply concepts. There are hundreds of problems for them to solve while playing this entertaining game.

What child doesn't love a super hero? Mighty Math Number Heroes is an engaging way to learn important everyday skills from a gang of endearing characters.

Children learn about prediction, graphs and charts from Handsome Chance as they test their ideas on the probability machine. Fraction Man helps kids create fantastic fireworks displays as they practice basic arithmetic and learn about fractions and decimals. Geometry Man and his computer will assist kids as they build geometric shapes and solve brainteasers. With an exciting game show format, Star Brilliant and a cast of wacky contestants will have your child solving a variety of challenging math problems.