For visible groups
Candy Count keeps the array in view, making rows and columns part of the math. Use it when a learner benefits from seeing why the product works.
For a focused choice
Number Pop asks for a choice between two number bubbles. Times Train and Road Train offer another way to work on the missing part of a fact. Read the exact prompt before deciding what to choose.
For an extra challenge
Card Trick adds memory, Fireworks adds a hold gesture and Flap Attack adds steering. These can be enjoyable extensions, but a difficult gesture should not be mistaken for a gap in number knowledge.
TRY IT TOGETHER
One small example.
If flying repeatedly interrupts the calculation, return to a two-choice game using similar facts. Compare the explanations, not the two game scores.
Compare all fourteen gamesA learner’s readiness, school context and response matter more than a rigid age label. Take a break or choose a simpler representation when needed.