Lacey+Harrison

ONE- Elementary Arithmetic Software  1. K-2 use addition, subtraction, and whole numbers 3 work on early concepts and multiplication and division of whole numbers 4-5 do problem solving and critical thinking  2. Extra practice- each section has 10-15 practice activities for students to work on in the desired area.  3. I could use this program during a time of centers or for students to do when they have completed their work. It has programs for all grade levels.  4. I don’t see any weaknesses with the program after reviewing the product. I think it is a great program and doesn’t take much prior knowledge to work the program just basic reading and computer point and click abilities.  5. The program is $159 for all 5 programs and can be downloaded off the internet. Each program alone is $49, also downloadable. [|http://www.mathsoftware.net/arsernew.html] [|www.mathmediaonline.com] requires windows TWO- PLATO Focus Reading and Language Program  1. K-3, reading and listening system. The program teaches students how to connect sounds to letters and form words.  2. Phonics and vocabulary. This program takes students from putting sounds to letters all the way to writing paragraphs.  3. This would be a good program for the students to use as part of a writing or reading assignment. If I can’t get them all on at once, I could do groups and form an assignment out of it. This is a K-3 program. Using this as practice will help them in all subjects because of reading instructions and writing answers.  4. Some of the programs use sound. This could be a distraction to other students and sound may not always be available. Also, the kids have to read aloud in some of the programs which may also be a distraction. The programs are animated and appealing to young kids which will get them interested!  5. The price is determined by the volume and place of purchase isn’t listed. [] windows and mac can use the program THREE- Rosetta Stone  1. 4th and 5th grade. Learning a new language.  2. This program falls into tutorial and simulation. Translation and pronunciation of words. The program offers life like conversations to ensure pronunciation and compares new language to English.  3. The Spanish language is being encouraged on students of younger ages all the time. This is a great program for students to work with so that they are sure to get proper information on the new language. This is a good program for when students break into groups to work on activities. However, it also has the option to enroll the whole class to work on if there was a point in the day where students were to focus on a new language.  4. This program might be a little advanced for children with no background. Learning to say the words and hearing them with the accent from real Spanish speakers may get confusing. Natural Spanish and born English will speak it differently.  5. The price is fit to the classroom needs and size. I could not get a price without entering lots of information. However, I do know Rosetta Stone programs are not cheap! [] FOUR- Basic Math Skills  1. This program is for 5th grade and higher math levels. It includes fraction, decimals, percent, algebra and geometry basics for math. The programs include math practice with explanations. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 2. This program falls into the drill & practice and problem solving categories. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 3. This could be a testing or reviewing part of my lesson plans. The system keeps track of the student’s progress and has a section where the teacher can check up on the kids. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 4. I really like this program. It seems very teacher and student friendly! It is a it advanced but the fractions, decimals, and percentages will be great for 5th grade <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 5. The 5 part package can be purchased for $159 or the individual programs are $49 individually. The programs can be downloaded from this site or a CD can be ordered. [] Windows XP and Vista and Mac compatible. FIVE- Reading Skills and Critical Thinking <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 1. This is a Level 1 course for beginning readers. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 2. This is an instructional game program. It gives the students a visual, and teaches them how to visualize when reading for a better understanding and comprehension. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 3. This is a ‘centers’ activity! It can also be used as a testing program. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 4. This program gets the students to think outside of the big picture and shows them how to comprehend what they read. I wish it gave hard copies for the kids to read rather than reading on the computer screen. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 5. This is a downloadable program for $49. It is compatible with Windows XP and Vista and Mac <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[]