tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11336670.post5680100970147258191..comments2024-03-13T03:24:01.167-04:00Comments on Marginalizing Morons: Math Rider ReviewCaptiousNuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14440029537418230507noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11336670.post-12900461111670850342011-05-04T22:37:28.972-04:002011-05-04T22:37:28.972-04:00Heather,
Well at least you tried it.
My daughter...Heather,<br /><br />Well at least you tried it.<br /><br />My daughter is still on it for 40 minutes a day and just about has the math facts down cold. And that's what Math Rider is really about - just the math facts whereas IXL is a little more comprehensive. <br /><br />I've looked at IXL a couple of times but haven't become too interested. But by all means stick with whatever the kids like so long as it's not too dumbed down (inefficient) and too hard on the wallet.<br /><br />The search bar can't be elevated in the margin. What would you have me bump down - the Bible? My kids? Haha. Just hit the *home* button. <br /><br />Actually, the Google in-blog search feature has been unhelpful for a long time - even the one at the top of the page. A lot of times when I search for old posts (I have nearly 3,000) I can't find them at all even though I know I used a particular keyword. Instead I have to go to google.com and search for "captiousnut (keyword)"!<br /><br />Keep it up with those kids and remember to have them do some sit-down work even on weekends.CaptiousNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440029537418230507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11336670.post-18490264504792293702011-05-04T10:42:02.604-04:002011-05-04T10:42:02.604-04:00We tried Math Rider and it wasn't a hit with m...We tried Math Rider and it wasn't a hit with my boys (5 & 4). Which really surprised me because they LOVE video games. <br /><br />My 5 year old is REALLY loving this site though: ixl.com. I think it's because he likes earning the awards and getting the achievements. I was going to get the Kumon books like you recommended, but I have to stand over him to get him to do workbooks, and this site he jumps on whenever I leave the computer free. <br /><br />It also generates reports showing how the child's progress compares to state standards (nice even just to show how the kids are blowing them away). It costs $80/yr ($20 more for additional kids). The child is not limited to one grade though like some other sites. He can work in any area up to 8th grade.<br /><br />Thanks for your recommendations though... your progress with your kids inspires me to work with mine and not leave them at the mercy of the failing school system. <br /><br />Oh... I have one little technical complaint. Your search bar is near the bottom of your page. If I search for something it returns the results at the very top of the page. It is very annoying to have to scroll up and down to see my results.... for the longest time I just assumed that your search feature was broken and gave up on it altogether!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653874069759445961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11336670.post-67485338871211516292011-04-07T07:48:20.559-04:002011-04-07T07:48:20.559-04:00Good luck to you.
Any questions or if there's...Good luck to you.<br /><br />Any questions or if there's anything I can do to help just email me on the side.<br /><br />(Women usually only *stalk* me in my dreams, cyberspace is new territory!)CaptiousNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440029537418230507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11336670.post-27102300827405124782011-04-07T00:11:51.179-04:002011-04-07T00:11:51.179-04:00Wow, thanks. I found you from somewhere while loo...Wow, thanks. I found you from somewhere while looking for history information and have stalked your page non stop for 24 hours. Anyway my daughter is 13 and doesn't know her math facts and I've been drilling her for 40 minutes everyday and it's daunting. I'll try this to see if it gives the same benefit. My 7 day trial starts now.A Girlhttp://www.agirlfromthehood.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com