Young Einstein Mathematics Reviewer's Comments

Young Einstein Mathematics, offered by Maths Practice educational software, includes over 330 activities in its’ school edition and over 250 in its single user edition. It covers a wide variety of math–based subjects with tutorials, games and homework study materials.

Although this program, with all of its modules, is reported to be for primary school, we found the subjects more applicable to older children, perhaps in the 4th to 6th grade range. If fact we found this software to cover more subjects than any of the other programs that we reviewed.

Ease of Use:  

We gave Young Einstein Mathematics a low ease of use rating because the software may be difficult for younger children to use on their own. Older kids and adults likely will not encounter any problems running and using this program.

Their website states that the program is for “primary” school. However, by US standards we think that it is most suitable for the fourth through 6th grades since the software might be too complicated for younger children to use by themselves.

Feature Set:  

Young Einstein Mathematics offers more activities than any of the other programs that we reviewed. This software covers a variety of basic math subjects as well as fractions, tables, number, space, measurement and probability.

The program has the ability to monitor and track progress, supports a variety of skill levels and offers free upgrades.

For institutional use, they offer a flexible site license that covers multiple users and allows the student to use a version at home as well.

Educational Value:  

If kids use this program to its fullest potential and master the subjects presented, they will be far ahead of other children their own age. We liked the fact that this software covers a broad range of subjects, so that an individualized study plan can be designed based on the curriculum covered in the students’ classroom.

Kid Appeal:  

This software displays cartoon type images but they are not animated. Some of the other programs like Mighty Math Zoo Zillions, offer animated characters and interactive games that may be more appealing to young children.

Help/Support:  

This program offers a FAQs page, email and telephone support – this product is produced in Australia so phone support (which is not toll free) from the US could be expensive.

Installation:  

We had no problems installing this program.

Summary:  

Young Einstein Mathematics offers a comprehensive collection of topic material in subjects ranging from measurements to estimations to conversions, but seems more appropriate for older children than K–3rd.

This is an excellent choice for children past the 2nd grade; however, if you have a child in the early years you may want to consider Mighty Math Zoo Zillion or Carnival Countdown or Reader Rabbit’s Math.