Impoppable
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Impoppable is a free math game that helps kids practice multiplication and division skills. Kids have to race the clock to pop numbered bubbles that form math facts. For example, kids might have to pop bubbles with the number five and the number two on them, and then pop a bubble with the number 10 on it. This forms the math fact 5 x 2 = 10. Kids could also tap 10, then two, then five, to make the math fact 10 ? 2 = 5. The game itself is fairly simple, but popping the bubbles is a fun way to practice essential skills.What kids can learn
Racing the clock to pop the bubbles is fun, but could get tiresome after several levels.
The game is motivating, and levels progress from easy to more difficult. Some instructional components could help struggling kids.
Bright, colorful icons and bubbles make navigation seamless. Kids are given a walk-through before starting in level one; after that, they can always go back if needed. However, kids need to know their facts before playing, as there is no explanation or instruction in the game.
What's it about?
Kids begin IMPOPPABLE with a basic level that walks them through game play using multiplication and division with the numbers two, five, and 10. Once they learn how to play, kids start popping to make math facts, earning points as they go. The numbers four and eight are also included in the early levels to add a little challenge. Levels become increasingly difficult and reach facts with products up to 100. Some levels include special challenges like, "Don't let the screen fill up with bubbles" and other levels include special bubbles worth extra points.
Is it any good?
Impoppable challenges kids to work quickly and accurately as they practice fundamental multiplication and division skills. It's extremely easy to navigate, and game play is very straight forward, so kids can jump right in and start practicing. Popping the bubbles and trying to improve scores can be quite addictive, but doing the same thing could get a little redundant after several levels. For this reason, the game is probably best in small doses.
Families can talk about...
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Families can talk about multiplication and division and why they're important in our daily lives: When do we use multiplication? How do we use division?
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Review times tables for extra practice, and relate multiplication to division. For example, if kids know that six times five equals 30, then they can learn that 30 divided by five equals six. Some math programs call these number families or number bonds.
App details
| Devices: | iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad |
| Price: | Free |
| Pricing structure: | Free |
| Release date: | January 26, 2015 |
| Category: | Education |
| Size: | 50.30 MB |
| Publisher: | Zearn, Inc. |
| Version: | 1.0.8 |
| Minimum software requirements: | iOS 4.3 or later |
