My Dad always told (warned?) me I'd grow up to teach math one day. His theory is that whatever you hated most in school will turn out to be what you do for the rest of you life. Cynical (potentially), I know.... but here I am teaching math!
I have found two programs that I & We LOVE:
(We are in no way affiliated w/ these organizations - other than as customers. I'm so happy with them - I'm afraid I may sound like a commercial!)
1. ALEKS ( Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces )
ALEKS is 100% computer based, no textbook, free 2 day trial, reasonably priced math learning tool.
As a HSing Mom of 3 for 4 years - I think this program is incredible!!!!
My 10 year old just said to me, "Whoever designed this program is a genius!!".
* ALEKS uses smart software that learns your child's strengths & weaknesses.
* The problems your child is given change according to his or her performance and the record of that performance is shown on a piechart that has broken down each skill area into minute detail, geared to reflect state standards.
* Aleks will break down your child's performance according to each state standard - With one click, you can change the state!!
* The pie chart reflects mastery as well as what needs practice. Kiddo practices, learns & aleks fills in the piechart as your child demonstrates mastery. My child LOVES this!!
* Aleks keeps track of everything your child has done, when it was done, the likelihood that your child has really mastered it and provides all kinds of easy to read reports on progress.
* Tables practices for the 4 operations are also included w/separate reports included.
* While it took 24 hours to get back to my email question & I waited on hold (speaker phone) for about 3 minutes: The Customer Service was GREAT!!! The program is VERY EASY to use, but I was feeling impatient & overwhelmed by the bells & whistles. Also - depending on your computer, the program runs better on either Safari or Firefox. Firefox wouldn't run it for me, but we had zero problems on Safari.
I just can't recommend this option highly enough for kids over 9 or 10 years old. It may work just fine for younger kids, too - but my personal preference is to keep the younger ones off electronic media......
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