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Are you confused by terms that educators use? The Lexicon of Learning might be just what you need.

 

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Math Software Titles

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Computer with software diskettes JPGClick on a letter of the alphabet above to read the math product description and vendor contact information.  Check the list below for math software titles.  
Note: Grade levels in a vendor's product description are sometimes indicated specifically with numbers (e.g., grades 1-12), or with words such as elementary, middle, high school, "and up" or "to adult".  An age range might be provided instead of a grade level.  Sometimes no grade level is indicated, particularly if a product is for a specific subject (e.g., algebra, geometry, calculus, etc.). 

Some products are developed only for preparation for standardized testing.  Some states give grade level exams, high school exit exams, or end of course exams (e.g., 3-8 and high school as mandated by No Child Left Behind).  There are standardized college entrance exams or the high school equivalency exam.  A product might be designed to accommodate any or all of those and no grade level is promoted in the product description. 

Some vendors design their products to be used in one state only or several states.  What you get in terms of a grade level depends on the state you select. 

Bottom line: A particular grade band or age range is only a guide; best judgment is needed when selecting products, as some might also be used for other than their intended purpose (e.g., acceleration or remediation).

 

  • Academy of Math (K-12)
  • Accelerated Math (diagnostic for grade equivalency)
  • Acceleration Station (1-12)
  • Acuity (formative assessment, 3-8, and algebra, 6-12)
  • Adaptive Curriculum (5-8)
  • Aha!Math (K-5)
  • ALEKS (K-12)
  • Algebra Problem Solvers
  • AMATH (K-4, 5-12+)
  • A+nyWhere Learning System (1-12)
  • Apangea Learning SmartHelp (online tutoring, 5-12+)
  • Apex Learning Math (6-12)
  • Carnegie Learning Cognitive Tutor (6-12+)
  • Carnegie Learning Math Prep (for high school high stakes testing, 9-12)
  • Classworks
  • Cut the Knot Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles 
  • Data Explorer
  • Desktop Tutor
  • Destination Math (K-12)
  • Dimenxian (Game-based Algebra) and Evolver Pre-Algebra (6-12+)
  • Edutest online assessment (K-8)
  • Essential Math (9-12)
  • Fastt Math (2-12+)
  • Fraction Attraction (3-8)
  • Fraction-Oids (2-8)
  • Go Figure? (5-7)
  • Google SketchUp (free)
  • Green Globs and Graphing Equations (6-12)
  • HeartBeeps (1-11)
  • Hot Dog Stand (5-12)
  • IntelliTools Math (preK-8)
  • Mathematica
  • Math Advantage 2008
  • Math Amigo (for handheld units, K-8)
  • Math Arena (4-10)
  • Math Blaster Series (preK-9)
  • Math Blaster Algebra (7-12+)
  • Math Concepts and Skills/Success Maker (K-8)
  • Math COW (4-8)
  • Math for the Real World (4-12+)

 

 
  • Math Pathways (6-12)
  • MathMedia Educational Software (K-20)
  • Math Munchers Deluxe (3-6)
  • Math Problem Solver (1-8)
  • MathRealm
  • Math Works
  • Math Workshop Deluxe (1-7)
  • Measures of Academic Progress (K-10 assessment)
  • Mighty Math Astro Algebra (7-9)
  • Mighty Math Cosmic Geometry (7-10)
  • Moogie Math
  • NorthStar Math (3-12)
  • Odyssey Math (K-12)
  • Optimum (3-5, 9-12)
  • PassKey
  • Path to Mastery (formerly OPT for Success)
  • Paws and Pyramids (4-8)
  • Pearson PASeries Mathematics (3-8) and Algebra I (6-12)
  • PLATO Learning System and Straight Curve Math Series
  • PracticePlanet (standardized test prep, K-12)
  • Pre-Algebra Pathways
  • Pre-Algebra World (3-8)
  • Prentice Hall Middle Grade Math (6-8)
  • PrimeTime Math-Series by Tom Snyder (4-9) Productions
  • Prime Time Math by Sheppard Software (7-12)
  • Pro-Ohio (standardized test prep, 2-12)
  • Quarter Mile Math (3-9) 
  • SkillsBank (6-12+)
  • ST MATH (K-5, 6-8)
  • STAR Math (3-12)
  • Study Island (standardized test prep)
  • Tangible Math
  • Tenth Planet Math
  • TestGEAR (online test prep)
  • The Cruncher
  • The Geometer's Sketchpad (3-12+)
  • The House that Math Built (6-12)
  • Time4Learning (preK-4)
  • Touchdown Math Series (3-8+)
  • Unique Math (K-5)
  • Word Problem Square Off (3-8)
  • Yearly ProgressPro (1-8) 

 
Professor: Pedagogy comes first in selecting softwareProduct Effectiveness Research:  Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. and SRI International announced a three-year study on February 16, 2004 to determine the effectiveness of certain math and reading products on raising student achievement.  Among those listed were  the following pre-algebra and algebra products:  Successmaker from Pearson Digital Learning, SmartMath from CompuTaught, Inc., Achieve Now and Algebra from PLATO Learning, Inc., Larson Pre-Algebra and Algebra from Meridian Creative Group, Cognitive Tutor from Carnegie Learning, Inc.

On April 5, 2007, the U.S. Department of Education released its report for Congress, Effectiveness of Reading and Mathematics Software Products: Findings from the First Student Cohort.  It received immediate reaction from leaders around the country concerned about the effectiveness of technology in education and results of this study.  A key finding noted in the Mathematica press release indicated, "On average, after one year, products did not increase or decrease test scores by amounts that were statistically different from zero."  Read this full report: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pdf/20074005.pdf

 

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Last revised 06/20/08

Author: Dr. Patricia Deubel