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MathRider 7.01.01 released

September 4, 2023 by Thomas
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MathRider math facts game v7.01.01

We have our first minor point release to version 7 live and available to all current users now.

Initially it was going to be a quick maintenance release, but as we kept working, we ended up finding and fixing FOUR bugs instead of just the one. We also added a number of enhancements and minor improvements to the game. Here is the complete list of everything that has changed from 7.0.32 to 7.01.01:

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Useful Tips For Remembering Multiplication Tables

August 4, 2023 by James Rheine.
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Teachers have been using multiplication tables as a tool for teaching the mathematical operation to children for as long as anyone can remember. However, consistently remembering times tables has remained as elusive ever. Many children continue to find it difficult to memorize their multiplication tables.

Here are some very useful tips that could help them get over that multiplication table hill.

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10 Reasons Why Math Facts Games are Essential for Kids

August 3, 2023 by Thomas
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Mathematics is a fundamental skill that every child needs to master. It’s not just about solving problems in a textbook; it’s about understanding the world around us.

One of the most effective ways to help children grasp these concepts is through math facts games, like MathRider. Here are ten reasons why math facts games are essential for kids.

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MathRider 7.0.32 Released

July 27, 2023 by Thomas
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MathRIder V7.0.32

Today we released a minor update to MathRider V7. This update brings the official version to 7.0.32.

The new version contains two enhancements and some minor fixes and code optimisations.

As always, we are making this release available to all existing paid users of our popular math facts game free of charge.

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Should Kids Master Addition and Subtraction before starting Times Tables?

July 14, 2023 by Thomas
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addition and subtraction will propel you to master the times tables

Mathematics is an important subject that helps children develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

When it comes to learning times tables, a question arises: should kids first understand addition and subtraction? What are the benefits of mastering addition and subtraction before moving on to times tables? Let’s discuss the advantages of building a strong math foundation.

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Shiny & New: MathRider Version 7 is here!

June 1, 2023 by Thomas
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It has taken a lot of work, 27,000 lines of code, and more than a thousand new image files – and now we have a brand new version of our award-winning math facts game: MathRider Version 7!

The new MathRider Version 7 runs natively on both Windows and MacOSX computers. Yes, that’s correct – no more Adobe Air runtime required!

As we have completely rewritten the game from the ground up, a lot has changed. In this blog post I’ll summarize the major changes for you.

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How to tell if your child has mastered their math facts

March 10, 2023 by Thomas
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How can you know if your child has mastered their math facts and why is this so important?

There are some tell-tale signs you can watch for which your child will naturally exhibit when he or she has achieved mastery of math facts. Bonus: they don’t require you to check math worksheets. Read on to find out.

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10 Historical Moments That Happened Because of Math

March 15, 2022 by James Rheine.
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Historical moments that happened because of math

Has your child ever asked you what the point of learning math is?

Of course, there are tons of reasons why math is important and relevant in our everyday lives. From grocery shopping to being on time and planning a meal. But math also helped shape the world we live in.

We have gone through the history books and picked ten powerful examples where math made all the difference, at times changing our world forever.

Read on to find out what we found and share them with your kids.

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MathRider Wins 2021 Blue Ribbon Award from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine Review Crew

March 4, 2022 by James Rheine.
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The year 2021 came to a wonderful close to us here at MathRider. In November we were reviewed by the Old Schoolhouse® magazine’s Homeschool Review Crew.

And we just received their Blue Ribbon Award!

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Five Rules for a Great Life

February 28, 2021 by Thomas
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Rules for a great life

We all agree that we want a great life—for ourselves and certainly for our children. So why is this so difficult to achieve? If only everybody knew about the rules for achieving a great life, it would probably be easier for us.

Somehow life itself gets in the way, doesn’t it? Self-doubt, wondering which goal to pursue or how to accomplish it, or having to handle unexpected challenges—life can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming.

One of my favourite life coaches, Brendon Burchard, recorded a very impactful 11-minute video on the five rules for a great life.

Perfect for us parents, but also fabulous to share and start the conversation with our children.

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