Build a bevy of sharp math skills as you trek high in the Himalayas with the ClueFinders. They're on a quest to find missing ancient treasures and they need your sharp wits to hunt for clues. From purchasing supplies in the village store to building a yak corral, every activity is a math learning challenge.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
cluefinder's math:
This a good software product. My fourth grade son uses it often. It is educational and he really enjoys playing it.
Don't believe advertised compatibility:
It's advertised as running on "Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / 95, Macintosh, Linux, Unix." In fact it comes with no Linux version, nor any means to download it, and the publisher's web site indicates that no Linux version exists. The support web site listed on the jewel case indicates it doesn't run on any OS made in the last 10 years, only MacOS 7.1 (PowerPC), Windows 95, and Windows 98:
[...] However The Learning Company (Broderbund) web site gives general advice for running old softare on... more info
Good game for kids:
This is a great teaching game for kids. The math skills can be adjusted for all levels of early math. The game content is fun and entertaining. Now my girls want the reading program in this series.
Awesome way to get the kids into math:
Cluefinders Math Adventures Ages 9-12 w/ ADAPT I wasn't sure about buying Cluefinders as I didn't know anyone who had used it. I bought it and am I glad I did! It is helping my kids, ages 11 and 12 1/2, really stay fresh on their math skills over the summer. It is challenging because as they complete one level/round, the math gets harder. They also have to carefully read and follow clues and have to think. No monkey see, monkey do, but really think. Absolutely recommend this to anyone whose kid needs fun... more info
