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Twelve a Dozen [2]
What it’s like: A platform-style puzzle game, which guides students through 30 different levels that increase in difficulty, designed to help students improve math skills. As kids complete each level, they unlock the next in this engaging narrative adventure.
Price: $4.99
Grades: 4-8
Pros: Learning is seamlessly integrated with a whimsical story line and highly engaging gameplay.
Cons: Targeting specific skills isn’t an option.
Bottom line: This absorbing game challenges kids’ math and thinking skills as much as it entertains.