FactsFirst~Review

As part of the TOS Homeschool Crew I was given a 90 day subscription to FactsFirst online math practice program put out by Saxon Math.

With facts first children do math drills to reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

The lessons are broken down into 5 parts:
new facts

commutative properties

practice

a quiz

lesson scoring

There are also placement tests to see where your child should start with these drills.

To begin the math drills the child creates an avatar.

The math facts are printed on the screen as well as spoken. So the child can see and hear each fact. The math facts are timed. Speed and accuracy determine how well the child does.

There are also video games in the arcade that can be played once the child completes the math questions. Or your child can spend that time changing their avatar. You only earn 5 minutes of game time. So if your child wants to play more games they have to practice their math drills. They earn time to play the video games which also teach math facts.

After your child completes his math drill, a report is generated to see how well he has done or where he needs more work.

There is nothing to install or download with this program. It is very easy to navigate and user friendly.

What we thought: Both boys love this! Kaden is excited that he can participate and is doing very well with his addition. Justin loves it. He loves the challenge of the timed facts. He is trying to do better each time. They both love that they get to play games after they have completed their math drills.

You can find a free demo here. You can purchase a Facts First subscription for $49.99 for a year for up to four students.

Be sure to visit my TOS Crewmates to read more reviews of Facts First.

Disclosure: This product was provided to me free as a member of the The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew 2009-2010. All reviews and opinions expressed on this blog are my own