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[quote=Anonymous]Re: math fact apps for the iPad, there's one called Math Drills that we have been using.  You can program in which math facts you are working on.  So, for ex, let's say you just work on a few, like 3x4, 4x4.  Then you can program in 16/4, 12/4, 12/3, 3x4, 4x3, 4x4.  It's a speed game, and it keeps track of your child's progress.  Then if you study another one (7x3) you can add that one in, so now the child has the previous ones plus the new one.  You can keep going and add in more and more.  This is working so far.  Not fun exactly, and DC knows it isn't really a game, but it is less horrible than worksheets and flashcards (although we are doing flash cards from time to time as well).

Also we are doing a few "trick" ones, like 7x8 = 56 (get it?  5,6, 7,8).  The nines are neat, and the 11s.  Anyway, that leaves fewer to deal with based on pure memory.

Also you can try "freerice.org" which is gives grains of rice to hungry people around the world-- kids like to feel they are contributing something positive as they practice the facts.  [/quote]

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