KosmicMathHD Family
Written by Heather Leister
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KosmicMathHD Family is an updated version of the iPhone app Kosmic Math, specifically designed in HD for the iPad. I really like the look of the app on the iPad and the game play works very well on this device. I’ll give you some highlights:
-KosmicMath is designed around a space theme. It features planets, astronauts, space ships and aliens. Much of the app is played as if you are looking out the front of a space ship, the Math problems framed by instruments, buttons and dials. The graphics are well done, I especially like the way the planets look out your space ship window.
-Players can choose to work on Math drills or embark on a Math mission. A mission will have them traveling to the different planets in the solar system, solving math problems. When they complete the problems they’ll see an astronaut plant a flag on the planet. They’ll also receive a piece to an alien puzzle.
-The difficulty level for the Mission questions can be adjusted. The app works with levels Pre-K to 4th grade. The app allows for multiple players and each one can have their own difficulty level. Information about how players are doing, including their scores and percentages, is easily available within the app.
-In Drill mode players will be given Math problems to answer. You can choose how many problems will be on each test as well as the number range you’d like your child to work with. Problems can be given in addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
-When you are entering in your answers to a drill problem you must input the answer from right to left, just like you would if you were solving the problem on paper. For example, if you are solving the problem 14+3 you must tap in 7 and then 1, making 17. Think of it as you’d see it written out on a paper. First you add the 4+3 to get 7. Then you ad the 1+0 and now you’ve got 17. It took me several tries to get used to answering the problems in this way. These were Math facts that I’ve memorized so I wanted to quickly input the answer. I had to think of it as a child would if they were actually working out the problem. Once I got that I could appreciate the way the drills enforce the learning and practice of math skills.
-You can connect to Mission Control at www.kosmicmath.com. Here you can check in for more detailed information and statistics about your progress throughout the app.
KosmicMath has transitioned nicely to the iPad. The larger screen adds much to the app and I think it’s easier to navigate and use on the iPad. If you’re looking for a detailed, thorough app to help reinforce math skills this will have you covered.
Price when Reviewed: $4.99
Seller: SlothMedia, LLC
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review purposes.
*A note about the name of apps – you’ll notice that many apps have very similar names. In some cases the different apps are only distinguished by spaces. There might be an app called Mom’s Favorite Chocolate and another named MomsFavoriteChocolate. Two totally different apps with very similar names. KosmicMathHD Family is a good example of this. I use the app names as they are shown in iTunes so if you’re looking up an app that I’ve featured you’ll want to type it in exactly as I have. Even better you can always click on the link “See the app in iTunes”. This takes you directly to the app in the iTunes store.
