Fast Flash Cards
Written by Heather Leister
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Fast Flash Cards was created by a twelve year old iPhone app developer. The app focuses on using flashcards to practice math facts and I’m very impressed by what Jake Heis has done. You begin by choosing which operation you’d like to work on – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or a mix of all. Next you choose your difficulty level. Easy will feature the numbers 1-6 in the problems. Medium works with 1-12 and hard has problems that go from 1-18. The final step before you begin is to select a time limit for yourself. You can give yourself either 30 or 60 seconds to run through as many flashcards as possible. Now you are ready to practice. The flashcard presents the math problem. Enter in your answer and then tap the “Check and Continue” button. If you answered correctly the app will tell you so and will then give you the next problem. If you were incorrect you have a chance to answer again. If the problem seems too difficult you can tap the “Skip” button and move on. At the top of your screen you will see a running score of how well you are doing. Your time also counts down at the top.
Fast Flash Cards is a simple and effective way to practice math facts. Gone are the days when I practiced my skills with dittoed work sheets and 3×5 cards. I think it’s terrific that kids today are not only kids with the iPhone they’re creating apps of their own for that purpose. Well done Jake!
Price when Reviewed: $.99
Seller: Heis Games
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review
