Hobbies And Interests
Cubit
The goal of this game is to use numbers and multiplication principles to figure out what the volume of the box needs to be. Students manipulate the size of the box until it matches the number that was given by the program. To manipulate the cube, users need to drag the sides of the box, using a mouse, but they only have two minutes to figure out as many problems as possible. They will then receive a score based on how many correct answers they had, and they can check their statistics. A help screen is available for students who need more detailed instructions.
The House That Math Built
The goal is to build a house using math principles, including volume, perimeter, area and length. Problems will pop up on the screen, and users must figure out the solution. When the correct solution is calculated, that section of the house will be added. The program is intended to teach students about real-world applications of math problems.
Volume Puzzle
This game has six levels, and the objective is to figure out problems involving volume. For example, one of the problems involves measuring four liters using two jugs, which can hold different amounts of water. To play this game, users must have a mouse, since they will be dragging a jug around to fill it, empty it or pour the contents into the other jug.
Can You Fill it?
This game is offered by PBS Kids, and the goal is to fill a container with water using three different size pots. Kids want to fill the container without it spilling over and use the fewest pours possible. Users will click on the three pots, which are on the right side of the screen. They will keep clicking on the pots until the container is completely filled. The number of pours will be listed at the top. When the pot is filled, the smallest number of possible pours is listed, allowing students to compare their answers with the correct one.