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Maths Island 1Ages 6 to 13+
Dual WIN/MAC CD
Maths Island 1 is a stimulating, entertaining and interactive maths program based on the Australian school curriculum. It teaches students the essential skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Maths Island 1 uses colourful graphics, interesting characters, subtle animation, is fully narrated and includes interactive tutorials. Click here to see screen shots. The program is designed to be challenging without being intimidating or threatening, leading to the acquisition of basic maths skills in a way that is easily accessible to students. Key to Maths Success The key to success is to emphasize mastery of skills through accuracy first and then to promote speedy recognition of maths facts. At no time are students expected to perform at a level that is too difficult for them or at which they have not received instruction. Maths Island 1 follows the principle that students must be taught before they are challenged to demonstrate their ability with a particular skill or set of skills. The program is simple to move around in, and contains skill levels that build successively upon each other. Maths for Developing Students and Remedial Study This software is suitable for all primary school students who are just starting to learn maths, including those experiencing difficulties or who have gaps in their mathematical development, are dyslexic, have dyscalculia, short-term memory or ADD. It is also suitable for lower secondary students who are in need of remedial help Diagnostic Testing Students start the program by completing a diagnostic test in the essential skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They are then directed by the program to the specific areas that require careful and systematic instruction. The basic principle of the diagnostic test is to locate the area or areas where students experience difficulty and then start them where they are comfortably competent. This enables the student to develop the confidence to go on to learn the skills that follow after experiencing initial success. Maths Learning Modules Students who require instruction with a particular skill have access to a comprehensive learning module. This module comprises interactive learning segments and tutorials with full voice-over, making the learning of new skills easy to follow. Students are encouraged to begin and end their practical activities with simple warm-up and cool-down challenges. This makes the learning process more interesting while focusing the student's thinking on the task at hand. See pictures of screen shots - click here. Records Performance and Achievement Performance is continually monitored by the program, and students are given positive guidance depending on their level of achievement. A student cannot progress from one level to the next without attaining the required level of achievement. Initially preset by the program, the level of achievement and number of questions asked can be changed in the administration module. Printable certificates are awarded at key milestones, and a point scoring system is used to promote self-advancement. Students can also access a complete record of their results, which is also printable. Extension Questions Finally, Maths Island 1 offers students the opportunity to challenge themselves in the practical application of the skills they have learned, by answering a set of extension or enrichment questions at the end of each level. Features
System Requirements:
School
Orders Alternatively, you may send an order on-line, or download a school order form. Thank you. International
schools are required to prepaid by cheque, direct deposit or credit
card please.
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