App Review: Caboose

App Title: Caboose
Grade Level:  Ages 3-5
Purpose: Pattern recognition game

Program Functionality: The game is a basic pattern recognition game with audio and visual feedback.  As the user correctly answers the pattern a train moves along the track, an incorrect answer moves the train backwards one space. Each answer is given auditory response.  After five correct answers the train moves on to a puzzle setting.

Overall Educational Value: The game tests basic puzzle patterns starting with AB patterns and continues to ABC patterns. Patterns are only shaped based though each shape is colored. Easy to use with very little instruction needed.

Cost: Free

Recommendation:  As a free app I think it is very good for basic pattern skills. It would be nice to see additional levels or changing of pattern types (number, color, frequency, etc).  I would recommend this app for younger children learning patterns.  I think older children will become bored in a short time with it.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: Pattern practice

Developer Website: http://atreks.com/

iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/caboose-learn-to-recognize/id413839480?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2