A few years ago I was introduced to this handly little math tool called The FlashMaster. It’s an electronic flashcard computer that only weights 11 ounces! The thing I like the most about it is we no longer have to go searching for flashcards that have gone missing. YEA! We used to waste a lot of time looking for missing flashcards. The other thing I like about it is that I can now help one of the other kids with something else in the time I used to spend flipping through hundreds of mathematical flashcards.

It has many features which we don’t even get around to using such as the timed tests and special problems. But, it can track results of those and other things for you if you want it to. I just use it for the simple flashcard functions starting off with addition tables in order which Nathan is doing clear up to timed problems for out of order multiplication/division which Emily & Josh do (there’s always room to improve speed!). You can even set the amount of time the computer will allow inbetween each problem.

It’s a bit pricey at $50 plus shipping, but again, it has saved me SO MUCH time and the kids LOVE it! If you’re looking for something to replace traditional paper flashcards, you may to take a look at this.