The Maths Invaders game allows the targeting of specific maths skills.
The maths content is sequenced into 128 graded Steps, starting with kindergarten level counting and simple addition, and builds through to Year 10 calculations which, when done at speed will test the mathematical ability of any adult.
Covers: Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division • Fractions • Decimals • Percentages • Numeration • Counting • Squares • Square Roots • Powers • Directed Numbers and more!
To start choose the Maths Invaders game from the Main Menu
During the game waves of maths questions (Invaders) descend the screen. The player repels the questions by firing the correct answer at each question. A game finished if one of the Invaders reaches the bottom of the screen.
Content for the Maths Invaders game can either be chosen by the Student as they start the Maths Invaders game or set by the Parent or Teacher (See - Set Content section).
Multiple game modes of increasing complexity and speed dynamic are provided to accommodate the capabilities of a range of students. The Classic mode is particularly suited for students for whom it is important that the rate of question presentation does not accelerate and that the starting speed is slow.
Classic | Novice | Expert | |
Max of 8 waves of Invaders | √ | ||
Unlimited waves until Invaded | √ | √ | |
Each new wave accelerates | √ | √ | |
Firing ship snaps to column | √ | √ | |
Firing ship variable position | √ | ||
Random Invaders drop down | √ | √ | |
Extra Points Invaders move across top | √ | ||
Set starting speed of first wave | √ | √ | √ |
Features of the various Game Modes
Teachers and parents can set and lock student content for the Maths Invaders game using the Select Content option located in Tools and Reports.
Parents and teachers can use the Select Content option to direct a single child or group of students to work on a nominated maths skill. Perfect for setting classroom work!
Teachers access the Select Content dialogue from the class list in the Maths Invaders Teacher Management screen.
Parents access the Select Content dialogue from the My Children screen.
Teachers access the Unlock Content function from the class list in the Maths Invaders Teacher Management screen.
Parents access the Unlock Content function from the My Children screen.
Once the Set Content option has been activated the students/children will only be able to play the Maths Invaders option and then only with the Selected Content for the designated time. Once the designated time has expired, the function returns to normal.