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Nov. 16, 2009

3P Learning / Mathletics

Posted in Homeschool Curriculum and Product Reviews

3P Learning, the home of Mathletics, is a web-based math service, providing children a chance to compete with students from around the world, or to rack up points by working through grade-specific content, which includes step-by-step animated support. There is access to additional games at Rainforest Maths, and the students get to go shopping for clothing and backgrounds for their character with the credits they earn from many of the above activities. There are also games that reinforce math concepts. In other words, the students have a variety of ways to interact with math.

Parents can view progress online, print out workbooks for use by the child, and can receive weekly progress emails, so it is fairly easy to keep track of what your child is learning. You can also set it up so the child will have to complete certain activities first, before having access to everything.

3P Learning’s has stated that it’s mission is “to engage every student every day with a personalized, responsive and intelligent learning resource that inspires a delight in math and an innate drive to better results.”

3P Learning is the creator and host of two free web-events annually, which include World Math Day in March and the American Math Challenge in November. Students from around the world or around the US, depending on the event, get to play in the Mathletics environment for the duration of the event. In 2009, World Math Day had more than 2 million students from 204 countries taking part.

While Mathletics is used in schools in over 200 countries, they also support homeschooling. You can view a six page brochure about Mathletics and homeschooling here.

Mathletics is an internet subscription based product, with a price of $59 per student per year. If you know the Human Calculator’s favorite number (hint: it’s ‘9’!) and you enter that when asked, you can purchase a single child subscription for $49.95 for a year at their website.

Everyone on the crew received a 45 day subscription to the Mathletics website, so watch this space as their opinions start rolling in.

***Special thanks to Crew Mate Debra for writing this post!***

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Dec. 5, 2009 - ok

Posted by LoriLynn

The graphics and games were fun, but I wasn't crazy about this program. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/LoriLynn/749721/

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Dec. 8, 2009 - Fun for the younger ones

Posted by jesmicwilmom

This is best used by younger students unless the older students will use it mainly for online gaming with foreign students. (No actual contact between students.)

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Dec. 10, 2009 - My oldest loved it!

Posted by Anonymous

This gave her motivation to practice those math facts, as well as all the curriculum area. She loved being able to build and buy things for her avatar.

Tristan
http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com

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Dec. 16, 2009 - For Canadians

Posted by AnnieKate

The Canadian Mathletics site is not identical to the US one. Our family enjoyed Mathletics.ca.

Annie Kate

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Dec. 16, 2009 - Loved it

Posted by Ksudoc93

I was quite surprised that my girls liked this so much and they actually wanted to trade a subscription to Mathletics for another gaming site they love!

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Dec. 16, 2009 - Fun, but expensive math practice

Posted by Anonymous

My kiddos enjoyed this site, but it is a little pricey for our budget. We will enjoy the free challenges in March and November.

http://rocksatmyfeet.blogspot.com/2009/12/crew-review-mathletics.html

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Dec. 16, 2009 - Loved it!

Posted by abc5d

lots to do, lots to like. The kids like this one a LOT considering it is math!!

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Dec. 17, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I love the live competition section.

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Dec. 17, 2009 - Mathletics

Posted by Anonymous

My 8 yr old son liked this. Wish trial had been longer. It would be costly for more than 1 child though. Perhaps they could offer a group rate for larger families too!

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Dec. 17, 2009 - Great site

Posted by Anonymous

I had never heard of this site before. My son loved it. Might have to break down and spend the money to be able to continue using it.

www.homeschool-how-to.com

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Dec. 23, 2009 - LOVE IT

Posted by krista

My nine year old likes to do this. He wishes all of his math assignments were this fun.

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Dec. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

my anti-math daughter really like this website!!

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Jan. 5, 2010 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Didn't get to actually use this due to computer problems, but I wrote an informational review.

Lisa @ www.homesteadblogger.com/wyldhousehomestead/

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Jan. 23, 2010 - Some parts were good, others frustrating.

Posted by Brooke Allen

My daughter enjoyed the part where she earned points to earn rewards, but she got frustrated during the Mathletics live because she couldn't win every time. I suppose that older kids are more mature and can handle not winning all the time a little more.

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