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Dive into the world of numbers! Develop mathematical thinking strategies and build a firm maths future! Fun and math go hand-in-hand in this curriculum-rich, single or multiplayer board game adventure that draws children into thinking mathematically with confidence and competence.
Exciting adventure game scenario: Your plane has crash-landed on a volcanic island that's going to blow at any moment! Race the other players around the island gameboard to gather the most fuel canisters so you can be the one to escape in the jet pod when the island blows.
Superbly designed 3D graphics, constant positive feedback, second chances, and exciting gameplay motivate students to progress through a comprehensive range of over 7,500 stimulating math problems covering 7 math content areas in 26 levels for ages 4 to 15+.
The impressive multi-player option means the whole family can play at the same time, each at their own maths level! Every player will find a level and style of maths questions to challenge and stimulate them.
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Volcanic Panic
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Features
- Single or Multi-player: Up to 4 people of any age and stage can play against each other in the same game, or an individual student can play against the computer (and no, the computer doesn’t always get the answers right!)
- Multi-level: Beginners can challenge advanced students - each player competes at their own level. Elements of chance and strategy mean any player can win, not just the best math student.
- 7500+ questions in 26 levels from age 4 to age 15+
- All content linked to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles & Standards
- Covers numbers & the number system, addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, fractions, decimals, percent and ratio
- Complements the content of Numbers Up!2 Baggin’ The Dragon – Together the two programs cover over 90% of elementary and middle school math syllabus outcomes
- Variety: Contains a huge variety of interactive questions for all learning styles. Question types include word problems, algorithms, number quizzes, multiple choice questions and math patterns.
- More than number-crunching – Students practice problem-solving strategies as well as basic math skills
- Flexible content selection: Select individual content in any game for any student. Select 1200 questions about all aspects of maths – or select 40 questions about subtraction and division.
- Flexible game-play options: Players can choose from 5 game board layouts – the paths around the fiery mountain range from simple to extra-interesting! Fix the game play time for a set number of turns or a set time. It's your call!
Additional Features
- Powerful admin options: Suits both math group work and individual students. Networkable administration and record-keeping manages and tracks results for up to 2048 users in 512 groups
- 5 Quick Quiz squares test basic number facts within the game
- Questions Only option allows students to revise the math content outside the game
- Game saving allows players to return to a game and take up where they left off
- Special game features such as Chance squares, gadgets purchased from the Gadget Shop, and Go To Jail squares give surprising twists and turns to the end result
- Take off in the jet pod! Dodge the flying rocks and lava as you take off in the cool end movie featured after every completed game session
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 98 or later (including XP/Vista/Windows 7), 233MHz Processor or faster, 800x600 capable screen
Macintosh
OS X (PowerPC or Intel Mac) 10.3/10.4/10.5 and 10.6 or later, 300MHz Processor or faster, 800x600 capable screen
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