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Early Elementary Math
Round-up
Math more often than
not gets a bad reputation — some fear it and some
even dread it.
 This is why instilling a
positive attitude towards the subject at the early
elementary level is so crucial. Math can be
great fun, and carefully selected home software
titles will help kids make that discovery on their
own.
Though math drills
are necessary to a degree, when over-emphasized they
turn math into a dreaded subject and take away from
time spent truly learning to understand important
mathematical concepts. Kids who have been overloaded
with math drills and flashcards will benefit from
the math programs suggested below.
Visualizing
and Understanding Math Concepts
When kids are allowed
to see math, connections are made and magical
moments of true understanding occur. Titles that go
beyond teaching kids to regurgitate math facts, and
that actually help develop higher mathematical
reasoning are most appropriate for this age group.
When looking for software titles that stand out from
the rest, we look for math programs that:
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