CrushStations vs Flip4Gold

CrushStations is a game designed to train working memory, a subskill of executive functions. Working memory involves holding information in mind and mentally working with it (Diamond, 2013). Players need to remember the color and type of creatures to free them and keep them out of reach of the hungry octopus. How does this support learning? Executive functions refer to a set of top-down, goal-oriented cognitive processes that enable people to control, monitor and plan behaviors and emotions. Miyake and Friedman’s model supports a unity-and-diversity view of EF in that it incorporates the three distinct but related components of EF: inhibitory control, task-switching and updating (Miyake et al., 2000). What is the research evidence? Our research suggests that CrushStations is an effective way to train working memory. The study supporting this claim will be published soon. Research has found that EF is related to performance in literacy and math along with long-term gains in school performance and academic readiness (Blair & Razza, 2007; Brock, Rimm-Kaufman, Nathanson, & Grimm, 2009; St Clair-Thompson & Gathercole, 2006; Welsh, Nix, Blair, Bierman, & Nelson, 2010) and that disparities in EF among preschool children from low-income versus high-income homes may contribute to the achievement gap (Blair & Razza, 2007; Noble, McCandliss, & Farah, 2007). This game is part of the Smart Suite, created by New York University’s CREATE lab in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Barbara, and The Graduate Center, CUNY. The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305A150417 to the University of California, Santa Barbara. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.

Flip4Gold is a new and exciting app that teaches and reinforces math skills in a fun and challenging way. The game is ideal for children aged 9 and up. Math beginners aged 5 to 8 will also enjoy the game as they can learn number recognition and practice addition in Level One with the potential to progress to higher levels as their math skills improve. Teens and adults will love the challenges too! To protect his treasure, Quatro the Lemur King has devised a series of math challenges to protect his gold by hiding it throughout his vast island kingdom. Players strive to master each new level through their quick use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills, strategy and luck. Earn fun and motivating badges along the way! Discover your Bright Light! • Build confidence and interest in math. • Strengthen mental math skills. • Develop logical reasoning, strategy and problem-solving skills. Child Safety Assurance: • No third party ads • No social network links • No in-app purchases