Buyer Beware – Mathmateer® Review

This application seems like it would be enjoyable for students and young kids. It would be appropriate to use at home. However, it is inconsistent and does not always work. The rocket that is supposed to launch sometimes fails to do so. In addition, it focuses mainly on factual information as opposed to mathematical skills. Young students might simply click on as many stars as possible as opposed to clicking on the right stars since there is no consequence for wrong answers. This way, they are not learning, they are just playing. I would not recommend it for teachers for classroom use. I would not recommend it otherwise because it is spotty and doesn’t always work.
Review by Rachel Finerty on Mathmateer®.