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Program |
Type |
Description |
Contact / Website |
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Cognitive Tutor |
CAI |
An intelligent tutoring system that emphasizes algebra problem solving. Working on computers, students carry out investigations of real-world problems using spreadsheets, graphers, and symbolic calculators. |
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carnegielearning.com
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Core-Plus Mathematics |
MC |
Integrated mathematics curriculum that emphasizes applications and mathematical modeling, use of graphing calculators, and small-group collaborative learning through problem-based investigations. |
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wmich.edu/cpmp |
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Expert Mathematician |
CAI |
A program in which students are taught to use the LOGO programming language and proceed through a constructivist, integrated series of computer and workbook activities emphasizing problem solving and creativity. |
Complete contact form at:
www.expertmath.org/contact.html
Website: www.expertmath.org
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Jostens |
CAI |
Provides an extensive set of assessments which place students according to their current levels of performance and then gives students exercises designed primarily to fill in gaps in their skills. |
Complete contact form at: www.compasslearning.com/Contact/Default.aspx
Website: www.compasslearning.com |
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Math Thematics |
MC |
Encourages students to investigate mathematical concepts through exploratory, activity based learning. |
Complete contact form at: www.classzone.com/cz/contact_us.htm
Website:
www.classzone.com/books/math_thematics1/ |
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Partnership for Access to Higher Mathematics (PATH) |
IP |
A program for at-risk eighth graders that focuses on improving curriculum and instruction with use of constructivist approaches, manipulatives, and technology. |
No website available.
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Plato |
CAI |
An integrated learning system that has been evaluated as a remedial program. |
Complete contact form at: www.plato.com/
Contact-Us/Forms/
K-12-Learning-Request-For-Information.aspx
Website: www.plato.com
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Prentice-Hall Course 2 |
MC |
A traditional, seventh grade curriculum that emphasizes proportional reasoning. |
Complete contact form at: www.k12pearson.com/contactus/
contact_default.cfm?cmpy=PH
Website: www.phschool.com/home.html |
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Saxon Math |
MC |
A program that emphasizes teaching in small, incremental steps, ensuring mastery of each concept before the next step is introduced. |
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: saxonpublishers.harcourtachieve.com |
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Talent Development Mathematics |
IP |
Standards-based curriculum combined with computer-based mathematics that develops advanced skills in geometry, data, and algebra. |
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.csos.jhu.edu/tdhs |
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