Multiplication Slam

Educational Insights sent me a Multiplication Slam for my kids to try out in hopes that I would share my thoughts with you.

Multiplication Slam is a game that aims to drill multiplication in a fun way.  A way that allows the child to look at the problem from several different directions.  We all know the more ways we look at something; the better we will likely remember it.

Multiplication Slam has five different games in it:

• Skip It – Choose the multiples on the answer paddles from lowest to highest.
• Fast Facts – Choose a fact to drill and choose the correct answer to the problem.
• Factor Frenzy – Choose the missing factor.  For example 6 x __ = 18.
• Factor Pairs – Choose the two factors that equal the product given.
• Sequence – Choose the answer that completes the sequence.

With Factor Frenzy, you start by choosing the factor that you would like your child to drill.

Then, your child chooses the missing factor.  I really like this game the best because it is a precursor to thinking about division.

This is the Factor Pairs.  It is a nice concept, but I wish there were more choices.  It seems too easy with only four options.

Overall, I like the Multiplication Slam device.  The one complaint I would have is that the speaker was a little static-y, even when I turned the volume down.  Of course, we could still understand the questions.  Plus, the questions are visual…  One thing that I really liked is that the timing is done in the background.

Specifics of the Multiplication Slam:

• Grade 3+
• Age 8 and up
• Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
• Sells for $39.99

Do you have a child who could benefit from a Multiplication Slam?  Educational Insights has offered to give one to one of my readers!  Would you like to win?  Read the rules below and enter on the Rafflecopter.

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Disclosure:  I received a Multiplication Slam for the purpose of this review.  I received no other compensation, nor was I required to give a positive review.  All opinions are mine.