How old is XtraMath?

David Jeschke started XtraMath in 2007 to help kids learn math.

What is XtraMath?

XtraMath® is an online math fact fluency program that helps students develop quick recall and automaticity of their basic math facts. Students with a strong foundation of basic math facts will have an easier time when they begin to tackle more advanced math, like fractions or algebra.

Is XtraMath free?

XtraMath is a free web-based program focusing on math fluency. It’s also available as an app at the Apple Store, Google Play Store, and Amazon, but there you’ll pay a one-time cost of $4.99. XtraMath helps students practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Is XtraMath good or bad?

However, xtramath sucks the life out of learning. The reviews by young users on this site are correct. Even posing as “second graders” we had trouble passing simple levels. The interface is problematic, and can lead to errors, there is very little reinforcement, and the program is boring in the extreme.

What is race the teacher on XtraMath?

In XtraMath, you get a practice quiz, and then you play a game called “Race the Teacher” where you get three seconds to answer the problem and then Mr. C shows you the correct answer.

How do you get 100 on XtraMath?

An operation is complete when the student has demonstrated fluency in all the individual facts within the operation. When this is the case, the fluency matrix will be completely green, and the score will be 100.

How long does it take to finish XtraMath?

XtraMath sessions are short — about 10 minutes or less — and are ideally intended to be done once a day . A typical session consists of a few quiz and practice activities, each lasting about two minutes . Placement ends once XtraMath determines the initial fluency score .

How do you skip the teacher race in XtraMath?

During the “Race the teacher” practice activity your student can choose to hide or show the teacher images. Use the button in the lower corner of the practice activity to toggle them on or off. This setting will be remembered the next time the student signs in, no matter which device they use.

What does gray mean in XtraMath?

The YELLOW SQUARE means you got them correct between 3-10 seconds. The GRAY SQUARE means you didn’t get them.

Can you cheat on XtraMath?

Go to xtramath.org and the cheat will be activated automatically. Remember to check for updates in the Greasemonkey/Tampermonkey dashboard periodically.

What does the green check mark mean in XtraMath?

The GREEN CHECK means you got the multiplication fact correct within 10 seconds. The HOUR GLASS means it was not answered correctly within 10 seconds. The X means the answer was NOT correct. The GREEN SQUARE means you got all of them correct in under 3 seconds.