Math learning, with crossword type puzzles
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This entry continues my current series on learning programs. This installment is about Asymptopia software that include TuxMathScrabble, Multiplication Station, and Crossword Builder. These applications together teach mostly multiplication, using flash cards, or crossword type puzzles. The home website for these programs is here. But you have to use the frame to the left hand side to find the application that you want. The different application in the bunch is the Crossword Builder that is programmed in JavaScript, and so you use a Web browser to run the actual application, but using this application requires running the web browser in his website, I think. So I recommend that until I can figure out exactly how to run this app on a local computer that you by pass it.
The other gotcha is that these programs require python, which is not installed by the Windows based installer so you must first install python before trying to use these programs. Python windows installers can be found here. Then click on the link for individual releases. I have been corrected by the author that the python is included in the installation, and that the javascript will work in any browser on a local system. So go for the goodness, and ignore my previous misgivings.
[tags]microface, open source, learning, flash card, Asymptopia, TuxMathScrabble, Multiplication Station, Crossword Builder[/tags]
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Tim Hodkinson
February 8th, 2007
at 11:31am
Ironhead’s Math Flash 1.2 is a program my kids (6 and 8) are using to practise basic math facts. What makes it unique is that the student answers the questions not by typing in numbers (ie. slow) but by clicking on one of three suggested answers (like multiple choice). It’s very configurable with respect to adjusting the time allowed for answering each question or the whole batch of questions. It also has an automated teaching function which adjusts the questions according to how well the student is improving.
I agree the program looks great, but I am trying to keep this blog about open source, and yes this application is freeware. So excuse me for not finding this application.
Charles Cosse
February 13th, 2007
at 1:24pm
Just a couple notes about this article: [1] windows users do *not* need to install python separately — the windows setup programs have their own python engine embedded, so it’s a 1-click installation process. [2]the javascript crossword builder runs in any modern browser and the fact that it is online only need not be a deterent. Thank you for the review.