Math
|
Math |
|
Program
Title |
Publisher |
Rating |
Instructional
Area |
Computer
Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Algebra Made Painless: Intro to Solving Algebraic Word Problems Software |
Educational
Activities Software |
3.7 |
Math |
Windows |
|
Algebra Made Painless: Signed Numbers Software |
Educational
Activities Software |
3.7 |
Math |
Windows |
|
Arithmetic
Skills Assessment Test Software |
Educational
Activities Software |
3.7 |
Math |
Pentium
or higher, EA Manager, 4x speed CD-ROM drive |
|
Software |
Educational
Activities Software |
3.7 |
Math |
Pentium
or higher, EA Manager, 4x speed CD-ROM drive |
|
Web-based |
Education
4 Kids |
3.5 |
Math,
English, Science, and Social Studies |
Windows
95, 98, or 2000 |
|
Educational
Activities Software |
3.8 |
Math |
Windows |
|
|
Software |
Educational
Activities Software |
3.8 |
Math,
Life Skills |
Windows
3.x, 95, 98, NT, Windows compatible PC, Min 386, prefer 486 |
|
Program
Title(s) |
“Algebra
Made Painless: Introduction to Solving Algebraic Word
Problems” and “Algebra Made Painless: Signed
Numbers” |
|---|---|
|
Publisher |
Educational Activities Software, Inc. |
|
Subject |
Math
- Algebra |
|
Level |
GED |
|
Program
features |
Instructional
Basic Algebra |
|
Computer
Requirements |
|
|
Price |
Contact
Dealer: 800-645-3739 |
|
Overall
Rating |
3.7 |
Evaluation Scale (scale 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4 = excellent)
|
User
Friendly |
4 |
|---|---|
|
Interesting
Interface |
4 |
|
Ease of loading software (EA
Manager 2010 must be installed from the first program listed above) |
3
|
|
Affordability |
0 |
|
Content |
4 |
|
Age
appropriate |
4 |
|
Sound |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Average |
3.7 |
Description
of Content
The
two sampled software pieces are part of a series of six modules. Lessons
go over basic Algebra principles. The six modules are:
Signed
Numbers
Number
Properties and Variables
Solving
Equations Requiring One Step
Equations
Requiring More Than One Operation
Solving
Systems of Linear Equations
An Introduction to Solving Algebraic Word Problems
Navigation
and Structure
Personalized
files are created for each student, which can be saved to the hard drive.
Instructors can edit student profiles, print rosters and reports from the EA
Manager 2010. Students can go through the lessons, with each unit
increasing in difficulty as they progress.
Students
can jump to different lessons, but each lesson must be completed for a complete
skill evaluation.
Instructional
Applications
To prepare students for more advanced math by teaching algebra principles. Practical applications are used in teaching.
|
Program
Title |
Arithmetic Skills Assessment Test |
|---|---|
|
Publisher |
Educational
Activities Software (Member of the Siboney Corporation) http://www.edact.com
|
|
Subject |
Math,
Basic Skills Assessment |
|
Level |
Middle
School, High School, and Adult Learners |
|
Program
features |
Placement
test to determine approximate mathematical abilities |
|
Computer
Requirements |
|
|
Price |
Single
PC $ 89.00 5-user
Lab $ 267.00 10-user
Lab $ 356.00 Network
$ 445.00 (unlimited users) |
|
Overall
Rating |
Good |
Evaluation
Scale (scale 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4 =
excellent)
|
User
Friendly |
3 |
|---|---|
|
Interesting
Interface |
3 |
|
Ease
of loading software |
4 |
|
Affordability |
4 |
|
Content |
4 |
|
Age
appropriate |
4 |
|
Sound |
0 |
|
|
|
|
Average |
3.7 |
Description
of Content
This
software consists of a simple-to-use-and-assess comprehensive test to determine
the math level of middle school, high school, and adults.
Navigation
and Structure
The
test is divided into three areas: Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals.
Each area is then subdivided into four operations: Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication, and Division, which have 119 skills each. Teachers have
the option of administering the entire test or selecting specific skills to be
tested. Students can stop at any point and continue at a later date to
continue where they left off.
Instructional
Applications
To provide a quick assessment that will indicate the student’s approximate mathematical strength and weaknesses. It is helpful when students arrive mid-term and in Adult Literacy Centers or other educational institutions where time is an issue. This program tests the student at the highest-level first, and when the student completes the placement test, the teacher can view the results in the reports.
|
Program
Title |
“Basic Math Competency Bundle ” |
|---|---|
|
Publisher |
Educational Activities Software |
|
Subject |
Math,
Tutorial-and-practice learning system for basic math skills |
|
Level |
Pre-GED |
|
Program
features |
Bundle
modules basic math |
|
Computer
Requirements |
|
|
Price |
$
369.00 |
|
Overall
Rating |
3.7 |
Evaluation
Scale (scale 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4 =
excellent)
|
User
Friendly |
4 |
|---|---|
|
Interesting
Interface |
4 |
|
Ease of loading software |
3
|
|
Affordability |
3 |
|
Content |
4 |
|
Age
appropriate |
4 |
|
Sound |
4 |
|
|
|
|
Average |
3.7 |
Description
of Content
It
is composed of the following eight modules:
Converting
fractions
Decimals
Fractions
Addition/Subtraction
Fractions
Multiplication/Division
Graphs
Measuring
with a ruler
Tables
and Rounding
Whole Number
Navigation
and Structure
Personalized
files can be created for each student, which is saved to the hard drive.
Instructors can edit student profiles, print rosters and reports from the EA
Manager. A manual is included with the software.
Each
math module can be accessed at any time and after going through tutorial
exercises there is a quiz to evaluate the student level.
Instructional
Applications
Preparing adults with basic math skills for GED.
| Program
Title |
|
|---|---|
| Publisher |
Education 4 Kids |
| Subject |
Math,
English, Science, Social Studies |
| Level |
ABE
101 to GED |
| Program
features |
Immediate
feedback on answers Choice
of complexity, number size, scoring, and timer |
| Computer
Requirements |
Internet
connection 56k
modem Windows
95, 98, 2000 Internet
Explorer |
| Price |
Free
(donations welcomed) |
| Overall
Rating |
3.7 |
Evaluation
Scale (scale
0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4 = excellent)
| User
Friendly |
3.5 |
|---|---|
| Interesting
Interface |
3.0 |
| Ease
of loading software |
0 |
| Affordability |
4 |
| Content |
4 |
| Age
appropriate |
4 |
| Sound |
0 |
| |
|
| Average |
3.7 |
Description
of Content
This
website is designed to assist students in developing their math, social studies,
and science and language skills. The
content is presented in drill games, so the knowledge that is being taught is
very concrete and specific. It
offers everything from an alphabet drill to the table of elements to United
States presidents to math flashcards.
Navigation
and Structure
This
is an easy site to navigate with a very simple structure.
Site is not juvenile.
Instructional
Applications
This site is a good resource for instructors who have students who need develop their math, social studies, science and language skills and knowledge. It is a very simple site, so students could easily use it on their own or outside of class time to develop their skills. In addition, instructors will quickly be able to ascertain its applicability to individual students.
|
Program
Title(s) |
“Math for Everyday Living ” and “How
to Read for Everyday Living” |
|---|---|
|
Publisher |
Educational
Activities Software, Inc. http://www.edact.com
|
|
Subject |
Math,
Reading |
|
Level |
Beginner |
|
Program
features |
Instructional
basic math and reading skills |
|
Computer
Requirements |
|
|
Price |
Contact
Dealer: 800-645-3739 |
|
Overall
Rating |
3.8 |
Evaluation
Scale (scale 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4 =
excellent)
|
User
Friendly |
4 |
|---|---|
|
Interesting
Interface |
4 |
|
Ease of loading software EA
Manager did not run properly in Windows 2000) |
3
|
|
Affordability |
0 |
|
Content |
4 |
|
Age
appropriate |
4 |
|
Sound |