Odd One Out is a simple little app–at first glance, that is. But spend a little time with it, and you’ll discover many possibilities.
There are three game options: shapes, colors, and fruits. Follow the clearly spoken directions for which object to tap (the square, the red beetle, the strawberry) and earn a star. Collect five stars, and advance to the next level.
Odd One Out has a practice and a challenge mode. The practice mode was challenging for my 3 year old grandson, but should be just right for kids who are a little bit older.
Punflay describes their app as a way to sharpen critical thinking and decision-making skills. It is that, and more.
As a special education teacher, I find that Odd One Out can also be used to address the following areas:
Impulse Control–Waiting for the right color, shape, or fruit to move across the screen.
Eye-hand Coordination–Seeing the right object and tapping on it without touching the wrong objects.
Visual Figure-Ground–Finding the correct object from a field of several similar objects.
Following Directions–Listening to one, two, and three step directions.
Processing Speed–Completing the task within 60 seconds.
Wishes for Updates:
More levels!
Ability to select a level, or pick up at the last level played.
All in all, this deceptively simple app is terrific learning tool.
Odd One Out is available on iTunes for $.99–a great bargain!
*I received this app from the developer in order to write my review.
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