Personal Trainer: Math

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  • Summary: The foundation of Dr Kageyama's Maths Training is 100 square calculations a method conceived by Kageyama Hidea, a Japanese elementary school principal. The DS is held side ways like a book and all answers are written using the stylus. The key principal of the software is repetition whichThe foundation of Dr Kageyama's Maths Training is 100 square calculations a method conceived by Kageyama Hidea, a Japanese elementary school principal. The DS is held side ways like a book and all answers are written using the stylus. The key principal of the software is repetition which according to Kageyama stimulates the brain. The main exercise 100 cells maths, consists of 100 hundred simple maths problems combined into a 10 by 10 grid using the numbers at the top and side of the grid. There are however many other exercises, ranging from simple one digit math problems to slightly more complex three digit challenges.… Expand
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  1. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    74
    A treat, albeit a masochistic and frustrating one. [Issue#21, p.89]
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  2. NZGamer
    70
    As I say, for its target market, PKMT could be a really good thing, provided parents use it and, more than that, make sure their kids use it.
  3. Gameplayer
    70
    You get a lot of maths for your money in Maths Training. The randomised content across the dozens of different puzzle types should be enough to keep one busy (if not amused) for some time.
  4. GameSpot
    65
    This math-based minigame collection works well as a revision tool for reinforcing what you already know, but is unlikely to teach any new skills.
  5. Eurogamer
    60
    As effective as the Hundred Cell method may be, it would have been good to see more fun exercises included instead of just yet more black-and-white sums. The exercises are too simple for adults.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    60
    Maths Training looks good on paper and has a few good ideas, but forgets the importance of making learning fun.
  7. Gamer.nl
    40
    This is a brain trainer done bad. Even though the concept is good enough, the game does not offer any form of fun or challenge. Even the target audience, young students and seniors, won't really enjoy themselves. Dutch language is also missing, which makes this difficult for some people.

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#89 Best DS Game of 2009