Data Explorer [Computer software]. (1998-2007). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://store.sunburst.com/   Accessed July 18, 2007.

Correlations: Aligned to national standards for grades 4-8.  Available at http://store.sunburst.com/Curriculum.aspx

Tel: 1-800-321-7511

Description: See Sunburst's catalog for Data Explorer.

• use the Survey Tool to create and administer questionnaires
• graph category data in a line plot, bar graph, circle graph, Venn plot, grid plot, or table
• graph number data in a line plot, histogram, stem & leaf plot, box plot, scatter plot, line graph, or table
• add moveable lines, a median fit line, a least-squares line, or other fit lines to scatter plots
• manipulate a graph and watch the data update
• describe their results, annotate their work, and prepare reports in the Notebook; print their surveys, graphs, and data sheets.

Desktop Tutor  [Computer software]. (1996-2007). Hollandays Publishing Corporation, 32 North Main Street #1430, Dayton, OH 45402. http://www.hollandays.net/web/default.asp Accessed July 18, 2007. Email: bsmith@hollandays.net 

Correlations: Versions aligned to several states: Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Florida

Tel: 1-800-792-3537

Developer: B. Smith

Description:  This simple and affordable software provides interactive practice with questions that follow standards in several states.  Key features include:

• Quick startup – Students can benefit from 10 minutes or a whole class period
• Targeted practice – Questions are a close match to state standards
• Challenge – Questions are presented in a variety of formats
• Practice mode – Students can access a hint screen and can “try again” in math (students can choose similar problems for more practice on a skill)
• Test mode – No hints, no second chances; students work in a simulated test situation    
• Rewards – Students choose their own rewards before starting to work
• Score sheet – Print details from the work session; track student progress

Correlations: NCTM standards

Tel:  1-888-242-6747

Grades: K-12

Description: From the website, see Products and Offerings: Destination Math

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), pre-algebra (6-8), and two courses for mastering algebra I (9-12).

The program begins with assessments based on state standards, then delivers sequenced, prescriptive instruction targeting each student's individual needs. Through seven progressive courses, students work with a balance of abstract and applied math principles, receiving the customized instruction they need to master your math curriculum. Validation studies from around the nation have proven Destination Math's ability to rapidly boost student achievement (in as little as 90 days).

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. All of the Destination Math performance objectives are aligned with NCTM and state academic standards.

Dimenxian [Algebra Game-based software]. (2007). Tabula Digita, Inc.,1500 Broadway, 14 Floor, New York, NY 10036. http://www.tabuladigita.com (corporate site) or http://www.dimensionM.com (game site).  Accessed June 20, 2008.

Correlations: NCTM standards and several state standards

Tel: 1-888-9-TABULA or 212-529-3450

Grades: 6-12+

Description: From FAQ at the DimensionM website:

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: Tabula Digita 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, Tabula Digita also offers a Multiplayer Video Game package for schools which enables students, classes and schools to compete internally or across the web with others from around the globe.  In 2007, the company held its first National Tournament which brought students and families together for the event.

Edutest Assessment [Online computer software]. (2007). Plato Learning http://www.plato.com/index.asp  Accessed July 18, 2007.

Correlations: State standards

Grades: K-8

Description:  See the Plato Web site 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]. (2007). Class.com, Inc., 330 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. http://www.class.com/default.asp?sec=0&cnt=cahsee  Accessed July 18, 2007.

Correlations: California Math Standards

Tel:  1-888-482-5598

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.

Fastt Math [Computer software]. (2007). Tom Snyder Productions, 80 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown MA 02472-5003.  http://www.tomsnyder.com/   Accessed July 7, 2007.

Correlations: select your state to see how the product correlates; NCTM standards

Tel:  1-800-342-0236

Grades: 2 and up

Developers: Dr. Ted Hasselbring and Laura Goin

Description: From the Web site:

FASTT Math (http://www.tomsnyder.com/Products/product.asp?SKU=FASFAS)  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 from the Software & Information Industry Association: http://www.siia.net/codies/2006/winners.asp#Education

Fraction Attraction [Computer software]. (1997-2007). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://store.sunburst.com/   Accessed July 18, 2007.

Correlations: NCTM standards.  Available at http://store.sunburst.com/Curriculum.aspx

Tel:  1-800-321-7511

Grades: 3-8

Developer: Sunburst Technology Corporation.

Description: See Sunburst's catalog for Fraction Attraction.

• representing fractions, percents, and decimals
• ordering fractions, percents, and decimals
• finding equivalent fractions, percents, and decimals

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]. (1996-2007). Mindplay Educational Software Company, 440 S. Williams Blvd., Suite 206, Tucson, AZ 85711.  http://www.mindplay.com/ Accessed July 18, 2007. 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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