Math Galaxy Review

Galaxy of Education is a company that produces math computer games for students who are in 1st grade through students who are doing algebra.  Although the TOS Homeschool Crew received downloadable products, the products that are sold on the website are CD-ROMs that sell for $24.95 each (and you get free shipping).  The CDs that are available are:

• Whole Numbers Fun (grades 1-4)
• Fractions Fun (grade 5)
• Decimals, Proportions, & Percents Fun (grade 6)
• Word Problems Fun (elementary & middle school)
• Pre-Algebra Fun
• Algebra Fundamentals
• Whole Numbers Worksheet Generator
• Fractions Worksheet Generator

If you want to see more specific information telling exactly what each CD covers, you can go to http://www.mathgalaxy.com/. 

One thing that I really like about Math Galaxy is that there is no subscription fee!  I like that the CD is purchased one time for one price, and I don't ever have to worry about paying for it again.  I also appreciate that my kids can learn math while playing these games instead of just practicing what they already know.  I think practice programs are just fine, but if the kids can be learning even more while they are playing, that's even better.  I also really like that the graphics are simple, colorful, and not too overwhelming.  My kids tend to get overly excited at times when they play games that are too "hyped-up."  At the same time, they don't want to be bored.  To me, the "retro-style" graphics were just right.  I actually enjoyed them because they remind me of the simple video games that were available when I was younger and video games were first coming out.  (My kids can't believe that I ever actually lived during a time when video games and computers and VCRs and those sorts of things weren't available to "regular" folks in their homes!  But I suppose that's a story for another day.) 

My children, especially my son, love video games of any kind.  While they don't want to be "forced" to play and therefore feel like they are "doing school," they enjoy playing when it is their own idea.   Of  course my children don't play because they are so excited about learning new math skills, but that's ok with me!  If they are willing to play and "accidentally" pick up some skills and information they hadn't previously had, then I call that a success! 

If you are interested in seeing what some other Crew members have to say about Math Galaxy, click here.  If you want to take a look at the website or place an order, you can do that here. 

NOTE:  I received free download of Math Galaxy products for the purpose of using them and writing this review.  I did not receive any other compensation.  The opinions expressed in this review are my own.