This is a great way to introduce children to addition.
It will help them avoid developing a counting habit.
Children learn to recognize a groups of dots as numbers in relation to fives and tens.
Watch your children use this App.
You'll see a light go on after a bit.
Version history
1.4
2015-07-09
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed some issues caused by starting in landscape mode.
1.3
2012-11-23
Time allowed for answers can now be as low as 1 second
Minor bug fixes
1.2
2012-10-11
Updated for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
1.1
2012-04-02
The previous upgrade option is now included and no longer requires an in-app purchase.
Added graphics for iPad retina display
Updated graphics and UI
Added new correct answer images and animations
1.0
2012-02-15
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Have used this with pre-k to 2nd grade to teach and reinforce quick recognition of a number of items. Adjustable time limit is so helpful. Good graphics and sounds. It's my students' fav way to practice subitizing. Thanks for fixing the glitches!
Nh4321,
Errors
I like the tens frame visuals in this app. Many times the correct answer choice was not provided. I don't want students learning facts incorrectly or becoming frustrated when they can't choose the correct answer. This also skews the data report that can be emailed. Once these glitches are fixed, I think it will be a good app my students will enjoy.
***App support was very good. I emailed the issues to the developer and received a very quick response. I went back to test and have not had any issues since. Thanks! I am now excited to use this app with students.
Reading Buddies,
Fantastic for Number Sense/ Visual Learners
Terrific app for young mathematicians-Pre-K to 2nd grade and special education. Lots of choices including counting to 10 or to 20, adding 10, and adding sums to 7, 11 or 18, using a 10 frame format to encourage subitizing. You can set a timer for 3-30 seconds per question, and turn on or off the correct answer screen depending on whether the child needs positive reinforcement. Incorrect answers can be practiced again by choosing 'missed facts' from the start screen. It's a beautiful app with nice clean graphics. You can email scores to track progress.
Mitch in Camino,
An introduction to addition
I have watched Kindergartners using this app. You can see their minds making sense of numbers. At first they count each dot, but then they figure out that each row is five and that two rows are ten. Then they see a row of dots and one more and think, "One more than five. That is six." Witnessing their "AHA" moment is a joy.
Sarahlovessnow,
Wonderful App
Wonderful. I appreciate not having too many graphics and distractions.
ReedStudent,
Fast Facts Broken!!! Needs a fix!!
This app does not display the correct answer. Of the two choices offered, more than half the time the correct answer is not available. Please fix.
The children like the fact that they can control the options. Please fix answers displayed.
Asheville Mom,
Great app but has a glitch
This is a super app. One of the best for teaching kids strategy with math. However there are screens w no right answer. Please fix! Also it would be great to record users progress over time to show what facts the have mastered so it incrementally gets harder. Please fix we love this app!
esl4life,
God app, bad answers
My students are using a ten frame for addition, so this app is great. Except that about 40% of the time, there is no correct answer in the answer options. Please update and fix this!
Seriellen,
Horrible
The correct answer is usually not a choice. This makes the app useless. I wish I would have read the reviews before purchasing. Waste of money.
Idplayer,
Doesn't work
Bought this hoping it would be a good teaching tool for students. The selection for answers is wrong for most problems. How confusing for kids! Don't bother.