Land of Venn, The: Numeric Storm
© 2015 iMagine Machine
Build addition math equations as fast as you can, or Tomato dies. That's the idea behind this fast-paced math game -- the second in "the Land of Venn" (TLOV) series from iMagine Machine. The format, which is just like the first TLOV, involves drawing rubber-band like lines between numerals to build math equations (like 2 + 2 + 1 = 5), to kill invading numbers to protect your tomato. It's a tower defense play pattern that is fast paced and involves planning. This time the content is more basic (addition). Features include the ability to adjust sound (both music and narration) from within the app, and you can save three player profiles. We counted 30 levels that must be unlocked in sequence. The animated format has some clunky spots but the format pulls you in, and gets you involved quickly in building the equations. Here's the justification for the underlying pedagogy https://quip.com/aAIiAYVm1yEk. The bottom line? This app successfully delivers on it's promise of making addition math facts fun.
$4.99, iPad
Teaches: math, addition math facts
CTR Rating: 86%