USD $49.95
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Download the installable version of this classic title for Windows. This version works offline and does not contain the same advanced features as the new Online Learning websites – data can NOT be migrated between this version and the web version.
This installable software is now End-Of-Life and technical support is no longer available – compatibility with future Windows operating system updates can not be guaranteed and is untested.
NOTE: This software is not compatible with Apple macOS.
Overview
Master the Maths of Everyday Living!
Over 3,500 Educational Activities that comprehensively cover: Shape, Space, Measurement, Geometry, Data, Statistics, Graphs, Probability, Patterns, Algebra for children Aged 5 – 15+ More about the educational content and curriculum correlations Bag the fire-breathing, medieval dragon and outwit your competitors in this exciting, multi-award winning, single and multiplayer game! Get started straight out of the box, or take advantage of the powerful diagnostic and reporting capabilities to zero in on each child’s learning needs. With powerful diagnostic and reporting capabilities, this curriculum-rich board game adventure will help your children master shape, space, measure, data and algebra skills.
Hone your maths skills to conquer the fiery fiend!
Your village is about to get a visit from the local fire-breathing dragon, who loves to barbecue anything that moves! Complete the activities to earn Courage Swords and with strategy, a bit of luck and a few sneaky gadgets, you’ll earn the right to fight the dragon and save the village … lucky you! Bag the Dragon and boast … or end up as burnt toast!Let the fun begin
Play independently OR with others using the unique multiplayer mode: up to four players of diverse abilities can set their own maths level and compete with an equal chance of winning. Let the fun begin!- Each player competes at their own maths level, so every player has a real chance of winning! Match 6-year-old Tony’s time-telling against 9-year-old George’s geometry and Auntie Alice’s algebra!
- Vary the gameplay to your level and interest by choosing one of the eight medieval graded game boards built around the four environments: Castle, Forest, Tournament and Village
- Elements of chance and strategy mean any player can win, not just the best mathematician!
- Use the 10 types of quirky gadgets to your advantage but watch out for other players! Try to pinch other players’ strength, stop them from pinching yours, swap places when they’re in a better position, and more as you conquer the Fiery Felon!
- Use strategy, skill and sneaky gadgets to win!
- Make it through to the end to watch the fantastic Reward Movie of the dragon being defeated!
Play independently OR with others using the Powerful and feature packed
Numbers Up Volcanic Panic is packed full of powerful features that enable you to zero in on your child’s learning needs for home and school.
Education
The Educational Content
Baggin’ the Dragon uses a carefully crafted progression of activities that begins with basic knowledge and introduces new concepts gradually, extending students at their own pace.
3,550 individually sequenced Educational Activities across 30 progressive levels for children aged 5 -15+ covering:
- Shape, space & measure – 2D & 3D shapes, angle & spatial reasoning, position & coordinate geometry, transformations & symmetry, mass, length, area, volume, time
- Handling data – organising & interpreting data, probability
- Algebra – patterns, relationships & reasoning, formulae & equations
- Functions and graphs
3,550 individually sequenced Educational Activities across 30 progressive levels for children aged 5 -15+ covering:
The Curriculum
Numbers Up! Baggin’ the Dragon uses a carefully crafted progression of activities that begins with basic knowledge and introduces new concepts gradually, extending students at their own pace.
- Fulfills the curriculum outcomes of the Australian Curriculum and the New Zealand TKI
- Complements Numbers Up! Volcanic Panic, together covering over 90% of the maths curriculum
View the curriculum correlation documents
How it works
Students choose an appropriate starting level and then advance at their own pace through the 3,500 activities across the 30 progressive levels as they build solid foundations to create maths skills for everyday living- Includes a broad range of interactive activities for all learning styles. Question types include word problems, algorithms, number quizzes, multiple-choice questions, maths patterns and much more!
- Enhances reasoning skills and develops flexible problem-solving strategies
- Supports and strengthens learning by employing constant positive feedback
Great for both group work and individual learning, in the classroom or at home- More than maths! The integration of maths and language appeals to language-oriented learners, stimulating a variety of learning strategies and building greater reading and comprehension skills!
- Appeals to learners of all ages and stages!
Great for both group work and individual learning, in the classroom or at home
Key Features
Comprehensive features for home and school
Available in different versions to suit your needs from home use through to full shared network use in a school context.
Home Edition
Motivation and engagement for kids
- Highly engaging Baggin’ the Dragon game
- Game length can be varied by either the number of turns or duration in minutes
- Games in progress can be saved, enabling students to spread play and learning over multiple sessions
- Customisable user profiles with a huge range of cool user icons
- Customisable for individual players by setting the ability level and individually enabling or disabling different maths categories
- Simple, kid-friendly animated interface that enhances self-directed learning
- Set ability level according to age
Administration and reporting
Powerful administration and user-management features that can track the results of up to 10 users- Display, export and print detailed user statistics
- Create and allocate different content settings for each user
- Monitor each child’s progress using smart record keeping for the targeting of individual needs for extension and revision
- Search for specific questions by number or title
- Fine-tuned educational content with large window sizes, and drag-and-drop and snap-to functionality for ease of use
- Concentrate on areas needing attention with Questions Only mode
Save time with Integrated User Lists
EdAlive’s Integrated User List (IUL) technology streamlines the integration of user data with other EdAlive Version 2 titles, including BRAINtastic, Ultimate Maths Invaders, Volcanic Panic, Words Rock and Typing Tournament. With IUL kids’ profiles created in one title will automatically be available in the others.
System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows XP Service Pack 2, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Apple Mac
- NOT COMPATIBLE
Multiplayer
Up to 4-person multiplayer game
The Baggin’ the Dragon v2 game play allows up to four players to play simultaneously. This unique multiplayer mode allows each player to compete at their own level. These players can be either other users of Baggin’ the Dragon, or they can be controlled by the computer.
Play independently OR with others using the unique multiplayer mode: up to four players of diverse abilities can set their own maths level and compete with an equal chance of winning. Let the fun begin!- Each player competes at their own maths level, so every player has a real chance of winning! Match 6-year-old Tony’s time-telling against 9-year-old George’s geometry and Auntie Alice’s algebra!
- Vary the gameplay to your level and interest by choosing one of the eight medieval graded game boards built around the four environments: Castle, Forest, Tournament and Village
- Elements of chance and strategy mean any player can win, not just the best mathematician!
- Use the 10 types of quirky gadgets to your advantage but watch out for other players! Try to pinch other players’ strength, stop them from pinching yours, swap places when they’re in a better position, and more as you conquer the Fiery Felon!
- Use strategy, skill and sneaky gadgets to win!
Play independently OR with others using the unique multiplayer mode: up to four players of diverse abilities can set their own maths level and compete with an equal chance of winning. Let the fun begin!
Awards
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Awards
- BESSIE Awards – Middle School Maths
- EDDIE Awards – Upper Elementary Maths
- National Parent Center – Seal of Approval
