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Data Explorer [Computer software]. (1998+). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://commerce.sunburst.com/ Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Correlations: Aligned to national standards for grades 4-8. Contact Sunburst.
Tel: 800-321-7511
Description: See Sunburst's catalog for Data Explorer: http://commerce.sunburst.com/product.aspx?p=2813
Open the world of data analysis to your students with Data Explorer! With 11 different types of graphs (including line plot, circle graph, histogram, stem & leaf plot, box plot, scatter plot, line graph, and table) and loads of customizing features, this powerful CD-ROM tool provides the flexibility needed for all your graphing tasks including long-term data analysis projects.
With Data Explorer, students can easily:
Students can also use the advanced features to create multiple box plots and multiple line graphs, sort data and calculate statistics for the data sheet, and compare graphs by layering them with the Transparent option.
Destination Math [Computer software]. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Digital Solutions. Headquarters: 222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116. http://www.hmhco.com/ Accessed Jan. 22, 2010.
Correlations: NCTM and state standards
Tel: Sales Inquiries: 888-242-6747
Grades: K-12
Description: Take the product tour for Destination Math at HMH.
The Destination Math Series is now a K-12 curriculum that teaches basic skills, math reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem solving. Using a carefully sequenced curriculum designed around performance objectives aligned to state and national standards, the courses support whole class instruction, collaborative learning and individualized instruction. The design of every unit of Destination Math reflects the emphasis of NCTM standards on mathematics as problem solving and on mathematical connections.
Individual courses are pre-primary (K-1), primary (2-3), intermediate (4-6), basic (6-8), algebra readiness (6-8 or 7-12). The program is available in English and Spanish and contains engaging multimedia and interactivity. Real life examples are included.
The Destination Math series is based on extensive research into the theories and practices of successful math education. The program supports the mandate of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which encourages the use of research-based instructional models.
Dimenxian [Algebra Game-based software]. DimensionU, Inc., 5-14 51st Avenue, 3rd Fl. Long Island City, NY 11101. http://www.dimensionu.com/DimU/default.aspx or http://www.dimensionu.com/math/ Accessed Nov. 4, 2011.
Correlations: NCTM standards and several state standards
Tel: 888-982-2852 (Technical help) or 877-682-2852 (Sales)
Grades: 6-12+
Description:
Dimenxian is an award-winning 3-D video game intended primarily for middle and high school learners of algebra 1; however, it also has appeal for upper elementary and postsecondary learners. "A bio-digital virus has been released on a remote island and threatens to infect the world’s eco-system and destroy mankind. Join forces in a race to disengage the virus and restore the island to its natural environment before it’s too late. You will have to successfully defend yourself against mutated species – Sentinels – throughout your missions. You are the world’s last chance before the virus seeps into the ocean and infects the world."
Algebra concepts include coordinate systems and scatter plots, investigations and applications in linear relationships, inequalities, data analysis, and graphing of linear equations. Additional algebra 1 content will be added.
Note: DimensionU also has game-based Evolver Pre-Algebra with investigations of numbers, their properties, fractions, ratios and rates, proportions, expressions, writing and solving equations, patterns and functions, plotting coordinates, and so on.
In addition to these games, DimensionU also offers its DimensionM Multiplayer Video Game package for grades 3-12, which enables students, classes and schools to compete internally or across the web with others from around the globe.
DreamBox Learning K-5 Math. [Online game-based software]. Dreambox Learning, 10900 NE 8th Street (Plaza Center), Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004. http://www.dreambox.com/ Accessed Jan. 26, 2012.
Correlations: NCTM Focal Points; Common Core State Standards
Tel: 877-451-7845 toll-free
Grades: K-5
Description: Adapted from the website:
DreamBox uses an online game-based format to teach math to learners in grades K-5. Content is divided for two groups: primary K-2 and intermediate 3-5. It individualizes learning through continuous assessment and adaptations during lesson game play. Lessons, hints, level of difficulty, pace, sequence, instructional tools, and many other aspects of the experience are tailored to help each student learn. There are over 600 lessons built on the Focal Points from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics with in-depth focus on Number Sense and Computation, and Algebra.
Students use virtual manipulatives to help with conceptual understanding, rather than just clicking on an answer. Reporting features for teachers and parents are included to monitor progress in real time.
Kids choose from 4 adventure themes (pirates, pixies, dinosaurs, and pets), each with 8 stories, and hundreds of choices for activities in the online adventures. They will appreciate being able to select an avatar to represent themselves and then get rewards for their progress.
Edutest Assessment [Online computer software]. Plato Learning Corporate Headquarters, 10801 Nesbitt Ave., South Bloomington, MN 55437. http://www.plato.com/index.asp Accessed Jan. 22, 2010.
Correlations: State standards
Grades: K-8
Description: See the Plato website http://www.plato.com/Secondary-Solutions/Assessment/PLATO-eduTest-Assessment.aspx
Edutest Assessment is the Internet assessment solution for grades K-8 state-mandated learning standards. With eduTest Assessment you quickly identify strengths and needs for students, classrooms, schools, or an entire district. Through online assessments and benchmarks, you can determine the needs of each of your students and establish the best course of action for improvement. And you can schedule tests for specific times throughout the year to continually identify and monitor progress before your end-of-year test.
Standards-based benchmark tests are based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) or your state standards. Standards-based strand tests, grade-level tests, and skill-based assessments are also provided to align with your school and classroom instruction. Comprehensive reports identify the needs of each student by specific standard, strand, and objective.
Disaggregated reporting allows you to compare assessment results to critical high-stakes tests and previous performance reports and analyze your district's data by gender, age, socioeconomic status, and other criteria to comply with No Child Left Behind.
Essential Math [Online computer courseware]. Class.com, Inc., 330 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. http://www.class.com/courses/mathematics/essential_math.php Accessed May 17, 2011.
Correlations: Common Core Standards
Tel: 888-482-5598
Grades: 9-12
Developer: Class.com
Description: The following description is an excerpt from the course description posted at Class.com.
For secondary learners, Class.com's Essential Math is an Internet-based course that builds on extensive research on reaching at-risk and reluctant learners. The instructional design incorporates Cognitivism and Constructivism, theories that stress building from simple to complex, anchoring new knowledge to old, and providing advance organizers to help students make cognitive links to prior knowledge and real-world experience.
Five stand-alone modules cover number sense; statistics, data analysis, and probability; algebra and functions; measurement and geometry; and algebra 1. Mathematical reasoning is incorporated in each module. The course framework is designed so that students need not necessarily start at the beginning; rather, they easily may be placed within the course at their knowledge level. Each interactive lesson has self-check activities built into each topic; quizzes are provided at the end of each lesson, and a comprehensive test is included at the end of the module. Reading and writing mathematics is incorporated throughout the course as students participate in discussions, complete mathematical reasoning assignments, and explore mathematical websites. In addition, "Real World Connection" problems are integrated throughout the module to help students apply their knowledge of mathematics to real-life situations and across curriculums.
Examview Learning Series [Computer software]. eInstruction, 621 Mehring Way, Suite 228, Cincinnati, OH 45202. http://einstruction.com/ Accessed Oct. 29, 2010. [Note: there are several office locations.]
Correlations: Common Core State Standards in Math and English Language Arts; multiple state standards
Tel: 800-549-3415
Grades: K-10 for Math
Description: From the Web site: http://einstruction.com/products/content/learningseries/index.html
Learning Series Math questions for grades K–10 are organized by the following topics: Algebraic Thinking; Data Analysis and Probability; Geometry and Spatial Sense; Measurement and Number Sense; and Concepts and Operations. There are over 6,000 questions in math that can be used for daily monitoring of student achievement and progress in the classroom. Questions simulate those commonly found on states' high-stakes tests. The questions are high-quality, grade-appropriate, and contain explanations and feedback.
The entire series includes over 14,000 test questions in language arts, math, reading, science, and social studies. Examview Learning Series works with Examview Assessment Suite to produce study guides, worksheets and formative and summative assessments using questions that are organized by discipline and aligned with state academic standards.
Fathom Dynamic Data [Computer software]. (2011). Key Curriculum Press, 1150 65th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. http://www.keypress.com/x5656.xml Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Correlations: NCTM Standards
Tel: 800-995-MATH
Grades: 8-College
Description: From the website, In Depth section:
Fathom is used to gather, explore, and graphically analyze data in depth. It's appropriate for use in algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics courses and other courses in which data analysis is included. Students can explore such concepts as slope, using bivariate data, transforming data, fitting functions, using logarithms, making predictions, probability and sampling simulations, modeling data, numeric methods for derivatives and integrals, performing inference (including chi-square, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression). You can create a variety of graph types (e.g., histograms, bar charts, and dot, box, percentile, ribbon, breakdown, and scatter plots) and choose from 100 built-in functions or create your own formulas.
Fastt Math [Computer software]. Tom Snyder Productions, 80 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown MA 02472-5003. http://www.tomsnyder.com/ Accessed Jan. 22, 2010.
Correlations: select your state to see how the product correlates; NCTM standards
Tel: 800-342-0236
Grades: 2 and up
Developers: Dr. Ted Hasselbring and Laura Goin
Description: From the Web site:
FASTT Math (http://www.tomsnyder.com/fasttmath/index.html) for grades 2 and up comes in English or Spanish: "This math intervention software program uses research-validated methods to help struggling students develop fluency with basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Using the FASTT system (Fluency and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching with Technology), the software provides a continuously adaptive program that efficiently increases math fact fluency in customized, 10-minute daily sessions. Developing automatic recall of basic math facts enables students to focus on higher-order math skills such as advanced computation, problem solving, and algebra. FASTT Math also includes prescribed print activities for those students who need additional instruction in the conceptual foundation of numbers and operations. "
Fastt Math received the 2006 Best Instructional Software in Math CODIE award in the category of Education from the Software & Information Industry Association: http://www.siia.net/
Fraction Attraction [Computer software]. (1997-2010). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://commerce.sunburst.com/ Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Correlations: NCTM standards. Contact Sunburst.
Tel: 800-321-7511
Grades: 3-8
Developer: Sunburst Technology Corporation.
Description: See Sunburst's catalog for Fraction Attraction: http://commerce.sunburst.com/product.aspx?p=1576
Award winning Fraction Attraction (product #6883) for grades 3-8 has four multi-level carnival games to help students learn and practice:
Build skills with these animated activities:
An on-screen diagnostic tool helps students correct errors. The Teacher’s Options allows teachers to select up to five levels of difficulty to teach, demonstrate, and reinforce the advanced fraction concepts of:
A teacher’s guide provides easy-to-use directions to integrate software into your classroom. Blackline masters and extension activities are available.
Fraction-Oids [Computer software]. (1996+). Mindplay Educational Software Company, 440 S. Williams Blvd., Suite 206, Tucson, AZ 85711. http://www.mindplay.com/ Accessed Jan. 22, 2010. Email: mail@mindplay.com
Correlations: None to NCTM standards. According to J. Bliss (email communication, May 18, 2000), Mindplay has the same goal with the Fraction-Oids series as the NCTM standards, which is to get students thinking and problem solving. However, they have not correlated the series to the NCTM standards.
Tel: J. Bliss at 800-221-7911 x 104 Email: judith@mindplay.com (Judith Bliss is CEO of Mindplay.)
Grades: 2-8
Description:
The One-Pick Pack™ http://www.mindplay.com/opp.html contains 28 of Mindplay's educational software titles, including Fraction-Oids 1, 2, and 3. Fraction-Oids is part of the Visual Math Series of Mindplay software for students in grades 2-8. Mindplay's mission with the Fraction-oid Series is to get students to understand visually the effect of mathematical operations. The Visual Math Series™ helps students understand math concepts through graphical and numerical representations. This format enables them to grasp the fundamentals of fractions and apply basic operations to solve math problems with fractions.
In Fraction-Oids 1, students progress through three levels and over fifteen lessons in basic fractions. This program defines fractions and begins with graphical representations of fractions in order to aid in understanding numerators and denominators. Addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators are introduced with graphic support.
Fraction-Oids 2 contains graphical representations that demonstrate equivalent fractions as a first step in understanding addition and subtraction of fractions with uncommon denominators. Students practice making common denominators, reducing fractions and working with mixed numbers when solving addition and subtraction problems.
Fraction-Oids 3 includes multiplication and division of fractions. Each is broken into smaller steps in order to help students understand multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction. This unique approach insures that students really understand the concepts.
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