Independent Math Programs

I know that this sounds boring and creatively dull, but I am interested in looking for a canned math program that might be used in an after school setting. A program that grows and adapts to their needs as they gain skills and become more fluent in math. Something that will also provide me feedback of their progress. I know this isn't the greatest use of technology, as I personally like to see students using it to create or demonstrate their knowledge, but an effective program could prove to be very useful to both me and the students in my program.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Rehman on April 13, 2008 at 6:05pm

I am trying to pilot this program myself. What are the features that you and your students like about V-Math?

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Keck on April 14, 2008 at 7:10am

Dan
I love the reports and certificates. My students love to compete against other students from around the world. They also like that problems/solutions are explained to them.
Nancy

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Permalink Reply by Tina Bulleigh on May 8, 2008 at 9:28pm

After viewing the site, I thought that it looked like it explained itself well. I love the global view piece. So with that said Pros and Cons?

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Permalink Reply by Tina Bulleigh on May 19, 2008 at 7:46am

How did your pilot go? I am looking very seriously at this program. Would like to know more about the pros and cons.

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Permalink Reply by Jason de Nys on April 14, 2008 at 7:08am

My school uses Mathletics. It is an Australian program used worldwide (I'm in Hong Kong). The students love it, can access it 24/7 and teachers can monitor progress online.
It costs AU$30 per student through a school for a year long subscription.

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Permalink Reply by Tina Bulleigh on May 8, 2008 at 9:34pm

This looks to be the same as the http://www.vmathlive.com/ which really looks great! I appreciate your input on this question. I am looking forward to investigating more!

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Permalink Reply by Tina Bulleigh on April 14, 2008 at 12:23pm

I have also heard of Digital Tabula's on-line gaming. Anyone with a lot of experience with that? It was a little challenging for me to the hang of it when I did the demo. Of course I am not a gamer so students may be more intuitive with it than I was. I would love hear other testimonials.

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Permalink Reply by Khuwair on May 19, 2008 at 12:53am

With regard to the Building Blocks software (https://ca.sranumberworlds.com), how can a parent buy it?

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Permalink Reply by Tina Bulleigh on May 19, 2008 at 5:09am

Maybe you could purchase it as a home school program would. I know that the VMath Live could be purchased by a parent. Either company you might contact their customer service to find out for sure.

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Permalink Reply by Khuwair on May 21, 2008 at 3:47pm

I cannot get in touch with SRA Online for an individual package. You need to to buy a minimum of 20 licenses at 10 bucks per child for online access.

The CD ROM is 75 bucks. Do homeschoolers get it at a lower cost? I hope so!

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Permalink Reply by Yvonne Leigh on April 15, 2009 at 1:46pm

I teach math intervention and we use the "Harcourt" math intervention program. It provides inventory tests for beginning and end of school year, pretest, posttests, skill packs that are set up for differentiated instruction. I really like it and it provides tons of feedback about the children.