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PassKey [Computer software]. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 8787 Orion Place, Columbus, OH 43240. http://www.passkeylearning.com Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Correlations: PassKey has built-in correlations to over 50 state and national proficiency tests, including Ohio's graduation exit exam.
Tel: 800-598-4077
Grades: elementary-adult
Description: From the website:
PassKey is a modular diagnostic and prescriptive learning system for self-paced instruction in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies that is suitable for use with elementary grades through adult education. There are five skill levels. It has a management system to customize and track learner progress.
Note: T.H.E. Journal (2002, February) reported in "Ohio Students Discover the Key to Passing Exams" (pp. 52-53) that PassKey has been successfully used at all four technical centers of Great Oaks in Southwestern Ohio. One teacher at Laurel Oaks Career Development Center indicated that the program has been instrumental in helping students pass Ohio's ninth-grade proficiency test, particularly for those trying to eliminate deficiencies in math.
Path to Mastery (new name for OPT for Success) [Computer software]. (2002). KAMICO® Instructional Media, Inc., 4413 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759. http://www.kamico.com Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. Email: info@kamico.com
Correlations: NCTM standards
Tel: 512-343-0801
Note: Demo software is available. Kamico has test preparation materials for individual states.
Description: See details at http://www.kamico.com/software_line.html?line_id=60
Path to Mastery is an interactive software program that combines student instruction and data disaggregation. The Student Instructional Program presents mathematics problem solving created to develop state education standards. Educational content is presented in real-world contexts along with engaging graphics and animation. Grade-level themes include such scenarios as the Old West, Middle Ages, historical figures, and great structures of the world.
Available in English and Spanish, Path to Mastery provides pre- and post assessments, practices and tutorials, and isolated skill instruction. The Data Disaggregation Program disaggregates student academic data to assist educators in determining instructional focus; monitoring individual student, class, grade level, and demographic group progress; and maximizing effectiveness of classroom instruction.
The software itself is unchanged from OPT for Success. OPT for Success materials are still available for Ohio.
Paws and Pyramids [Computer software]. (1999). Gamco Educational Software, 1694 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton, MO 63026. http://www.gamco.com Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. Customer Support Email: support@orchardlng.com
Tel: 888-726-8100
Grades: 4-8
Description: From the Gamco website http://www.gamco.com/index.php?cPath=21_25_47 :
Paws and Pyramids is a perimeter, area, and volume learning game for students in grades 4-8, but can be used for remediation in higher grades. All the cats have turned blue thanks to the evil queen. Students enter the Queen's pyramid and find a secret formula that will cure the cats. To find the secret formula, students must solve a variety of problems testing their mastery in perimeter, area, volume, and surface area. There are twenty skill levels.
PLATO Learning and Straight Curve Math Series [Instructional software]. PLATO Learning, Inc., 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437. http://www.plato.com Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. Email: info@plato.com
Correlations: PLATO Learning: over 250 local, state and national standards; Straight Curve aligns with NCTM K-6 Focal Points
Tel: 800-447-5286
Grades: K-12+
Description: From the PLATO Learning Web site:
PLATO courseware integrates the latest technology and brain-based research. PLATO courseware modules contain tutorials, drills, applications, problem solving activities, reviews, practice, and mastery tests.
Products for K-6 elementary math include Straight Curve (Series 1 and 2) and PLATO Achieve Now and Math Expeditions. Straight Curve offers game-style practice, individual assessments, compatibility with interactive whiteboards and can be used with whole class direct instruction (e.g., manipulatives are included) or small group instruction. It supplements classroom instruction on the most difficult topics to teach in each major math strand.
PLATO Learning's secondary math collection is comprehensive with Foundational Mathematics, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry 1 and 2, Math Problem Solving, and Math Expeditions. Applied Math contains content typically taught in grades 6-9 and can be used with middle school, high school, and adult learners.
Academic Systems® Algebra provides full-course instruction that actively engages college students in learning and applying mathematics. It provides comprehensive, self-paced instruction in prealgebra, elementary algebra, and intermediate algebra aimed at helping students entering college under-prepared for college-level math courses.
PracticePlanet [Test prep software]. (2007). Orchard Learning, 301 Meadow Brook Estates, Wentzville, MO 63385. http://www.practiceplanet.com/index.php Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Correlations: state standards
Tel: Sales: 800-351-1404
Grades: K-12
Description: PracticePlanet is an online high-stakes test preparation program for K-12 students. Test and practice items are aligned with the testing standards for the grade levels assessed in each state and mimic the items found on actual state tests. Pretests identify areas of strength and weakness; students practice the assigned concepts, posttests show his or her level of growth. The reporting feature gives real time student data to pinpoint areas needing additional work. Games are included for motivation and are used for rewards for completing practice modules.
Pre-Algebra Pathways [Online software]. (2008). Let's Go Learn, product distributed by Curriculum Associates Inc., P.O. Box 2001, North Billerica, MA 01862-0901. http://www.letsgolearn.com/ Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. E-mail: info@cainc.com
Correlations: NCTM and state standards
Tel: 800-225-0248 (to place an order with Curriculum Associates).
Grades: middle and high school
Description: From Let's Go Learn website: http://www.letsgolearn.com/lglsite/Pre_Algebra_Pathways/
"Pre-Algebra Pathways brings together comprehensive adaptive pre-algebra skills assessment with differentiated instruction, all administered in an interactive, online learning environment. Let's Go Learn's Diagnostic Online Math Assessment (DOMA) Pre-Algebra first performs a detailed assessment of each student's pre-algebra abilities across 14 different mathematical constructs aligned with NCTM and state standards. After the initial assessment, the program transitions the student into interactive tutorials and activities that improve math skills identified by teachers as essential for success in Algebra I."
Let's Go Learn also produces a series of diagnostic online math assessments for basic skills, pre-algebra, and algebra 1. Their product Unique Math offers a similar format as Pre-Algebra Pathways, but offers assessment with differentiated instruction in basic math skills suitable for grades K-5.
Pre-Algebra World [Computer software]. (1997). MathRealm, 5 Sotweed Ct., Potomac, MD 20854. http://www.mathrealm.com/CD_ROMS/PreAlgebraWorld.php Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. E-mail: sales@mathrealm.com
Correlations: NCTM standards
Tel: 800-335-0781
Note: This product is part of the MathRealm series.
Grades: 3-8
Description:
Pre-Algebra World, Number Sense for grades 3-8, is entirely 3D rendered in a cartoonish/realistic style. A colorful guide helps students through the program and provides hints and instructions. The program covers place value, number systems, rounding, estimating, factoring, and fractions. The theme of this title is exploring places that are subject lessons. Themes include: building a rainbow over a lake as students learn to factor; shop to learn about place value; visit an observatory to learn about powers of 10 and scientific notation; visit an archaeological dig to learn about prime numbers with Eratosthenes' sieve; play basketball for rounding and estimating; and enter a factory for factoring lessons. Learn about fractions and fraction operations in a pizza shop, art gallery, stock market, and more.
The product contains extensive animations, interactivity, voice, fun music, sound effects, and videos. There are an unlimited number of practice problems. Number Sense builds bridges from math to science, history, and real world phenomena. School versions of the program come with a teacher manual that includes additional problems that teachers may copy for students. It provides helpful teacher tips to students on what to look for as they navigate through the program.
Other products in the series include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The following recommendation from the website is of interest: "The software does an outstanding job of introducing basic algebra concepts. Students loved the illustrations and sound effects, and they enjoyed interacting with the computer-generated manipulatives. ... The program was intrinsically motivational." - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, February 1999 issue of Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School.
Prentice Hall Mathematics Textbook Resources [Online]. (2008). Pearson Prentice Hall. http://www.phschool.com/atschool/txtbk_res_math.html Accessed Sept. 28, 2011.
Tel: 800-848-9500.
Grades: 6-12
Description: Prentice Hall is part of the Curriculum Group of Pearson Education. You'll find chapter-by-chapter support for many of the Pearson Prentice Hall titles, including Self-Tests, Internet Activities, Reference and Teaching Links, and much more.
For example, you'll find Mathematics for Middle School, Courses 1, 2, and 3. See Connected Math 2 for grades 6-8, which was developed with National Science Foundation funds and provides an investigative approach to learning math. Their Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 with Trig, and Geometry texts include online support. Pre-calculus and calculus are available.
The full Pearson Math Textbook offerings are available at http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZ14s
Prime Time Math [Computer software]. (1998). Sheppard Software, Suite 623, Pavilion, Jenkintown, PA 19046. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. Email: Brad@sheppardsoftware.com
Developer: Brad Sheppard, President of Sheppard Software
Grades: 7-12
Description:
Prime Time Math (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/pmath1_cat.htm) is a multimedia educational game that will help students in grades 7-12 improve their word problem solving skills and boost their SAT scores. Problems in the game cover prime numbers, factoring, squares, cubes, remainders, fractions, percentages, algebra and logic. Prime Time Math features over 1000 problems in nine skill levels with three options of play that include the ten problem game, time trial and two-player combat. The problems in the game are descriptions of the numbers 1 - 99. From these descriptions, the player must identify the correct number. Hints and help files are provided. Students can toggle sound on or off and view information on scoring, benchmark numbers, tips and strategies and more.
Note: This program can be downloaded from the website, along with others made available to teachers, schools, and homeschools: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/teachers.htm Other math products include Algebra: One on One, Brain Builder: Math Edition, Math Function Mania, and License Plate Math.
You will also find numerous free online games and activities for math: K-12 early math, basic operations, mixed operations, fractions, pre-algebra, dollars and cents, and place value.
Pro-Ohio [Test prep software]. Computers in Education, Ben Hemingway, 3504 Tarpis Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. http://www.pro-ohio.com/ Accessed Jan. 1, 2012. Email: hemingway@pro-ohio.com
Correlations: Ohio state standards
Tel: 800-232-7118 or 513-766-3899
Grades: 2-12
Description: From the Pro-Ohio website:
PRO-Ohio is a diagnostic tool to help teachers prepare students for success on the Ohio Achievement and the Ohio Graduation Tests.
It includes:
Quarter Mile Math [Computer software]. (2005). Barnum Software, 1910 Lyon Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002. http://www.thequartermile.com/ Accessed Sept. 28, 2011. Email: mail@TheQuarterMile.com
Correlations: NCTM standards and standards in all 50 states.
Tel: 800-553-9155
Grades: 3-9
Description: From the website:
The award-winning Quarter Mile Math programs include three levels of K-9 content and problems selected at random: K-3 (174 topics and 22, 000 problems), 4-6 (214 topics and 33,000 problems), and 6-9 (with pre-algebra and 29,000 problems). Programs can be used by the broadest range of students: on grade level, gifted, review/remediation (including for high school and adults), Title 1, special education/special needs, and at risk students.
Problems appear one at a time. The goal is to answer quickly. Each time the student enters the answer correctly, his/her dragster or riderless horse will go faster. Students race against their five previous best races which are replayed on screen (six lanes with six dragsters (or six riderless horses) in all.) Their score is the "elapsed time" for the race, based on how quickly they answer the problems AND how many they answer.
Topic areas include keyboarding, learning the alphabet, number, whole numbers, rounding, fractions, decimals, percents, estimation, integers, equations, and math strategies. Design integrates all major learning modalities-visual, auditory, and tactile-simultaneously in a meaningful, educational way. The program detects even the smallest improvements that wouldn't be detectable in any other software format. Student improvement is rewarded with a better score.
According to the Texas educator who recommended this product, "Students especially like the ability to choose between competing against themselves, or change to multiple players" (Email communication, February 5, 2004).
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