KidCalc Hanukkah Math Fun

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Math games are OK, but app is light on Hanukkah theme.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that KidCalc Hanukkah is essentially the same app as the KidCalc 7-in-1 Math Fun app but with a bit of holiday theme injected into the background. In this Hanukkah version, the only holiday theme is a background wallpaper of the Star of David on the main screen. Some of the math games are good, and it's helpful that there are so many settings. There are several themes that can be turned off or on in the settings, but none of the themes here are Hanukkah.

  • Ease of use3
    Easy to use, as long as parents set the settings to the appropriate level for their kid's current math ability.
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KIDCALC HANUKKAH MATH FUN has no Hanukkah theme-specific material other than some wallpaper with the Star of David on it on the main screen. The other holiday-themed KidCalc apps have more holiday theme visuals, so we expected more Hanukkah-specific images. The games on this app can help kids practice some basic math skills, but for kids to really enjoy and make use of this app, parents must adjust the many settings. The number tracing activity is disappointing in that it allows kids to trace incorrectly without giving corrective feedback. And the toddler voice, while cute, models pronunciation incorrectly; the adult voices are a better option.

This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Topics:holidays
Category:Education
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:35.90 MB
Publisher:Steve Glinberg
Version:2.1
Release date:December 13, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.1 or later
This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 

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