An important skill developed in early math learning is a child’s ability to use basic facts in routine math assignments and daily living experiences. According to the 2008 final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, “Students who develop immediate recall of arithmetic facts free the ‘working memory’ for solving more complex problems.” For most children, the key to learning the basic facts is practice -- and it’s much easier to get kids to practice when that practice is fun!
The AQUA series of Apps was designed to engage children in practice that will lead to the mastery of basic facts and improved computational skills. The games are presented in a positive, challenging, and enjoyable format. The more they play… the more they learn…the more they learn the more confident and competent they will become as mathematicians.
AQUA ADD
DIVE DEEP into AQUA ADD for an ocean adventure that is a fun and challenging way to practice basic addition facts from 1-10. You get to choose the level settings that are best for you.
To play AQUA ADD, first tap a number in the top row of boxes. An addition fact will appear that uses the number you select.
Next… find and tap the answer to that fact on the game board. If you get it right, an ANCHOR will appear in the space.
To score points you need to make CONNECTIONS. That means you must get 2 or more ANCHOR in spaces that are side by side on the game board. The anchors can be connected across or up/down. The more CONNECTIONS you make the more points you will score. EXAMPLE: Get 4 anchors in a row and you earn 4 points!
You are ready to dive in and play!