XtraMath is an educational web program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts which are critical in mathematics learning. Mr. C, a National Board Certified teacher from Seattle, talks kids through the tasks. Emphasis is placed on accuracy first and then speed.

Pros

• It helps kids master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Build good basic knowledge for preparation with fractions, decimals, and multi-digit algorithms.

• Frees up mental resources to solve more complex problem

• Students can earn a certificate of achievement once they complete an operation.

• Parents can receive a weekly progress report via e-mail. And a much more detailed report can be found on the web.

Cons

The site isn't that fun for kids since other math fact fluency sites have bright pictures and fun games which XtraMath devoid of.

Final thoughts

XtraMath is free on the website and inexpensive on the app version, and it gets the job done, but isn't much fun. Kids will get immediate feedback, and most problems are tailored to their specific needs. Parents and teachers can track students' progress using fluency reports.