A couple of corny commentators throw in enough school humor to make this software entertaining for elementary-age kids. Fortunately, the narration is well-done and not obnoxious. What's important in this program is the scoring and extensive record-keeping for multiple students. If more than 10 problems are answered incorrectly during the one minute Challenge Mode, for instance, the game stops and gives students a chance to correct their errors. Five points are earned for correct problems, but kids get a second chance to earn two points for problems they missed after the event is over.
Children enjoy seeing their name along with their scores.
This software would lend well in the classroom, home-school or home as it would be easy to integrate this program into current math curriculum, especially in traditional schools. Developed by a group of elementary math teachers, Gold Medal Math makes the grade. By blending math with the competitive spirit of Olympic-styled games, this multimedia software is destined to be a software classic. Sympatico-Lycos Inc. All Rights Reserved Sympatico is a trademark of Bell Canada, used under license.