Fun Way to Build Math, Prime Number Intuition
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Title: FAKTR
Summary: Electro-futuristic prime factorization game is a total blast
Pros: Awesome graphics, fun music, intuitive gameplay, and solid discovery learning add much-needed energy to otherwise boring-to-learn prime factors.
Cons: A bit too much repetition in the numbers, and primes only go as high as 13. Requires a lot of dexterity, which might be a problem for some players.
Bottom Line: The process of factoring becomes completely intuitive after one playthrough, and that makes it a huge learning success. Plus, it's just plain fun.
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