# Balance Benders™ Beginning

> Logic and algebraic reasoning puzzles for grades 2-6, preparing for standardized tests. (iPhone/iPad app by The Critical Thinking Company.)

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- Developer: [The Critical Thinking Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/882929408)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-benders-beginning/id923491136/reviews.md

## What is Balance Benders™ Beginning?

Logic and algebraic reasoning puzzles - More fun & addictive than Sudoku!

Move over Sudoku, here come Balance Benders™! You can use these activities as quick, fun logic problems or as stepping stones to success in algebra. Students develop deductive thinking and pre-algebra skills as they solve balance puzzles that are more fun and addictive than Sudoku puzzles! Students must analyze each balance to identify the clues, and then synthesize the information to solve the puzzle. Try one—and then try to stop!

The same quick, fun logic problems as the Balance Benders™ books but now as an app! These interactive puzzles give you all the tools you need to work the problem out on-screen before selecting your answer. Developing algebraic thinking used in balancing and solving equations has never been more fun!

This app won the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Finalist Award, Dr. Toy Best Smart Play / Smart Toy Product, iParenting Media Award, iParenting Media Excellent Products, and The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval!

Grades: 2-6 (Ages 7-10)
Author: Robert Femiano
Activities: 40 Puzzles

Balance Benders™ helps your students to succeed on standardized tests and prepares them for higher-level assessments including:

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® (WISC®)
Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®)
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) / Talented and Gifted (TAG)
California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST)
Cornell Critical Thinking Tests (CCTT)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
and many more!

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## Key features

- Logic and algebraic reasoning puzzles
- Deductive thinking skill development
- Interactive on-screen tools
- Preparation for standardized tests
- 40 puzzles included
- Award-winning educational content

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-benders-beginning/id923491136/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome Critical Thinking for Kids!

*2015-01-08, version 0.0.3*

This will introduce concepts of algebra in a way that is fun and not intimidating! My only wish is that the Critical Thinking Co made this available for the MAC.  You can purchase it for Windows.  Anything from this company is amazing!  We use their products for a good portion of our homeschooling.

## Frequently asked questions about Balance Benders™ Beginning

### What is Balance Benders Beginning?

Balance Benders Beginning offers logic and algebraic reasoning puzzles designed to improve deductive thinking skills. It provides interactive challenges that are more engaging than traditional brain teasers and prepare students for academic assessments.

### What age group is Balance Benders Beginning for?

This app is designed for students in grades 2-6, which typically corresponds to ages 7-10. The age rating is 4+, indicating it is suitable for a broad range of young learners.

### How many puzzles are included in Balance Benders Beginning?

The app contains 40 puzzles that users can solve. These puzzles are designed to be fun and addictive, encouraging continued engagement with the learning material.

### What kind of academic skills does Balance Benders Beginning help develop?

Balance Benders Beginning helps students develop deductive thinking and pre-algebra skills. It is specifically designed to prepare them for standardized tests and higher-level assessments.

### What awards has Balance Benders Beginning won?

Balance Benders Beginning has received several accolades, including being a finalist for the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, Dr. Toy Best Smart Play / Smart Toy Product, and iParenting Media Awards, as well as earning The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval.

### What devices does Balance Benders Beginning support?

Currently, Balance Benders Beginning is supported on iPads. Users should ensure they have a compatible Apple tablet to run the application.

### How often is Balance Benders Beginning updated?

The app was last updated on January 3, 2018, with version 1.1.0. While updates may not be frequent, the existing content is designed to be timeless for educational purposes.

### What is the price of Balance Benders Beginning?

Balance Benders Beginning is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all 40 puzzles and the educational content within the app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.0 — 2018-01-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Added support for iOS 11

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