DragonBox Algebra 5+
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $4.99 | Kahoot DragonBox AS | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
DragonBox Algebra 5+ Is perfect for giving young children a head start in mathematics and algebra. Children as young as five can easily begin to grasp the basic processes involved in solving linear equations without even realising that they are learning. The game is intuitive, engaging and fun, allowing anyone to learn the basics of algebra at his or her own pace.
DragonBox Algebra 5+ covers the following algebraic concepts:
* Addition
* Division
* Multiplication
Suitable from age five and up, DragonBox Algebra 5+ gives young learners the opportunity to get familiar with the basics of equation solving.
DragonBox uses a novel pedagogical method based on discovery and experimentation. Players learn how to solve equations in a playful and colorfull game environment where they are encouraged to experiment and be creative. By manipulating cards and trying to isolate the DragonBox on one side of the game board, the player gradually learns the operations required to isolate X on one side of an equation. Little by little, the cards are replaced with numbers and variables, revealing the addition, division and multiplication operators the player has been learning throughout the game.
Playing does not require supervision, although parents can assist them in transferring learned skills into pen and paper equation solving. It is a great game for parents to play with their kids and can even give them an opportunity to freshen up their own math skills.
DragonBox was developed by former math teacher Jean-Baptiste Huynh and has been heralded as a perfect example of game-based learning. As a result, it is currently forming the basis of an extensive research project by the Center For Game Science at the University of Washington.
Features
* 10 progressive chapters (5 learning, 5 training)
* 200 puzzles
* Learn to solve equations involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
* Multiple profiles
* Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter
* supported languages: English, français, norsk, svenska, dansk, español, 한국어, italiano, português, Deutsch, русский, 简体中文, 繁體中文, suomi, Nederlands, Eesti, Euskara, Türkçe, Čeština, Lietuvių, Magyar, 日本語...
Awards:
Gold Medal
2012 International Serious Play Awards
Best Educational Game
2012 Fun and Serious Games Festival
Best Serious Mobile Game
2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge
App of the Year
GullTasten 2012
Children’s App of the Year
GullTasten 2012
Best Serious Game
9th International Mobile Gaming Awards (2012 IMGA)
2013 ON for Learning Award
Common Sense Media
Best Nordic Innovation Award 2013
2013 Nordic Game Awards
Editors choice award
Children’s Technology Review
Media:
DragonBox is making me reconsider all the times I’ve called an educational app "innovative."
GeekDad, Wired
Step aside sudoku, algebra is the primordial puzzle game
Jordan Shapiro, Forbes
Brilliant, kids don't even know that they are doing Math
Jinny Gudmundsen, USA today
These guys are shaping the future of education
Brian Brushwood, TWiT
Awesome integration of algebra and gameplay!
Famigo
My eight year old son immediately sat down and ran through the first two banks of problems without hesitation. It was amazing.
Christopher Wanko, CoolTools
You will be surprised at how much you can learn in a few hours with this app.
Geeks With Juniors
Reviews
Awesome game
a-chee
Kudos to the developers. ALL of their games are high quality and educational. if you haven’t yet, you owe it to yourself to check out their other games.
Love it!
Is'tOnlyMe
My daughter with learning differences went through the 5+ algebra game on a Saturday afternoon. When she finished I could write simple algebraic equations which she could solve for me. She was in 4th grade at the time and we were able to use the app to show her school that she could do more than the single digit addition problems they made her repeat over and over. By 5th grade we were able to get her into grade level math and now she is just finishing 7th grade algebra. She started using the older algebra app and the geometry app independently. Can you write an app for calculus next?
5+ game is weak
mamfu
The 5+ game is weak. It is nothing compared to the original dragon box numbers game doesn’t even have numbers in it so mad I spent 4.99 on this ??.
Algebra for elementary school
Desert Sam
Turns out that Asian countries teach algebra in elementary school. Dragon Box was a great intro to a challenging subject. My 10 year-old just finished the game. Now looking for Dragon Box geometry and Dragon Box trigonometry.
Good App-not able to find help.
Brunch1892
Can’t get any help. Stuck on a level and now can’t do anything.
Boys loved it
YellowRose747382
My 7 year old had so much fun, he showed me how he did each level. He raced to stay a few levels ahead of his 9 yr old brother. Great game. Fun way to learn these concepts.
Late in life learning
VeniceBeacher
I was having a chat with my 7 year old neighbor (a little math whiz) and told him I had always been really poor at algebra. He insisted that I play Dragon Box and now we do it together. Hopefully you will come up with other games for us both?
Great insight
peterx
I was fooled by the simplicity of this game. I was hooked right away until I completed it. If my kid completes it, I think it will give him a good insight on real algebra. I wish it had many more levels and more repetition until completely mastering each technique. Repetition is the real base to do algebra effortlessly.
Nice educational app
RS razor
Tricky on getting beyond 1st level though. Overall a good purchase. Recommended.
I'm the parent and even I like to play
Sonia jay
At first, I thought the game was pretty basic. But as the levels progressed I started seeing the math concepts. Soon I was watching my 4-5 year old child do fractions, multiplying, recognizing positives and negatives. It's a great introduction to math. And the child doesn't even realize he is being educated. It's just a fun game to them.
