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Math Concepts & Skills 2: Pearson Digital Learning.


www.PearsonDigital.com, Software, $450/ user license

Designed for kindergarten kindergarten [Ger.,=garden of children], system of preschool education. Friedrich Froebel designed (1837) the kindergarten to provide an educational situation less formal than that of the elementary school but one in which children's creative play instincts would be  through grade eight, this new version offers interactive practice and assessment in elementary mathematics Elementary mathematics consists of mathematics topics frequently taught at the primary and secondary school levels. The most basic are arithmetic and geometry. The next level is probability and statistics, then algebra, then (usually) trigonometry and pre-calculus.  foundations. The interface features one new theme for K-1 and new themes for each remaining grade level. Themes are highlighted with illustrations, new multimedia characters that act as lesson guides, session intro animations, reward animations and student resources. They provide a continuous learning experience, remaining consistent throughout the school year for each grade level to ensure that students are performing on par with their peers and remain actively engaged.

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Author:Patton, Carol
Publication:District Administration
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Dec 1, 2005
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