Math Advantage 2009 [OLD VERSION]
by Encore Software
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Encore SoftwareBrand: Encore
Format: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-05-13
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 8017347
Product features:
- Packed with lessons to help your child in mathematics from elementary to high school levels
- Over 450 lessons and exercises in Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, and Calculus
- Tests designed to build fundamental skills and prepare students for success in state standards testing
- Includes After School Extras like music downloads, ringtones and mobile games
- Also perfect for adults who want to brush up on math
Software Reviews of Math Advantage 2009 [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: Adequate reference source, but could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this version (2009) after taking a look at the other versions and comparing content and price. On one DVD, you are getting essentially a textbook with a few extras that will be good for years to come. I think this is a good reference for several different types of mathematics that students will encounter from middle school through college, but in all honesty, I purchased it with my daughter in mind. She's currently taking Pre-Algebra in 6th grade and I wanted to give her a leg-up by offering a supplement at home that was not her textbook.
After playing with the software myself these are my impressions.
INTERFACE: How it Looks
This program is not overly appealing visually, but it's not terrible either. If you have the sound on, the voices (several are used depending upon where you are in the program) are a bit boring. Can anyone really fix that one though? In parts of the program the makers use a space-age theme; in the Algebra Booster for example, there is a math game designed to help kids think algebraically while doing a Pac-Man type game. I played it and found it to be 'OK'. My 11 year old wasn't overly impressed, but I think she was expecting it to play like her other video games. Bottom line: It really looks like something from 1999 versus 2009.
CONTENT: What's on the DVD?
For each of the math subjects: Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I... through Calculus and Statistics, there are tabs at the top of the screen.
"Lessons" has subcatagories of 'Basics' and 'Chapters'. This is basically like a textbook or reference book that you can read when you need it. Another tab, "Challenge" is a problem that in the end asks you questions, but I didn't find an answer to the question... just more questions. I guess it's designed to help students think a bit deeper. The third tab is "Exercises", which as you would imagine has questions relating to whatever subject inside a math type you are studying. If you get the wrong answer, it tells you you're wrong, but since they are multiple choice, you never get an explanation, you just get to choose again. You can view your score and get a report on which ones you got right and wrong to review. "Real Life" is a story problem. Using the current skill set to solve an every-day issue. "Animation" is a short video illustrating the current skill. It's the company's attempt to 'cartoon up' the software. For visual learners this will be helpful, but the few I viewed were kind of stupid.
The DVD also has bonus applications: Runes of Avalon and Calculus Ipod material. I couldn't get the link for the ipod material to open on my computer despite having iTunes and an Ipod Touch, but the game, Runes of Avalon, did install and I played it. It's more a spacial recognition game versus a math game, but it looks good (better than the rest of the software) and the gameplay was smooth.
A strange addition to the package was a CD with animal screensavers on it. The animals look like they are licking your monitor clean. Cute, but seemed like it fell into the wrong box!
CONCLUSION: Would I buy it again? Was it what I was looking for in math-help software?
I got a heck of a deal on this one - under 10 dollars when the local warehouse store was still selling it for over thirty. If I'd paid more, I probably would be a bit irked, but for the money paid... I'm happy. I would buy it again and recommend it as a 'reference' source.
As for whether it was what I was looking for... yes and no. I expected explanations of the subjects listed. I got that and examples, just like a textbook would offer. What I didn't get was the ability to print off worksheets and answer sheets for practice. That would have been great! I found a few places online with free worksheets and some paid sites, but I had hopes that this would offer this and it didn't. Some more games would have been great too, as would the ability of the software to give feedback on a step-by-step basis, versus simply 'wrong' and then you figure it out.
This is a good math resource for any math students seeking a supplement to their current textbook, but it is not software that's filled with useful games and printable worksheets. I found the Cliff notes books (such as Algebra I (Cliffs Quick Review) to be just as helpful, but I couldn't put them on my computer and it would be much more expensive to get them all versus this dvd.
Description of Math Advantage 2009 [OLD VERSION]
Help your child build critical Math skills. Hundreds of Math lessons and exercises from Elementary School to High School prepare students to succeed on state standards testing.Help your child build Math skills with fun and engaging activities. Packed with lessons and exercises from Elementary School to High School, each designed to prepare students for success in state standards testing.
 An engaging 3D interface and easy-to-understand examples help algebraic concepts come to life. |
 Packed with lessons and exercises from Elementary School to High School, each designed to prepare students for success in state standards testing. |
 Learn how to collect, analyze and present masses of data in a clear and concise manner. |
Build fundamental skills with Basic Math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Expand your horizons with Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry. Prepare for High School and College with Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics.
Students also receive Microsoft Excel Tutor for the PC, a student organizer and iPod study materials. After School Extras include music downloads, ringtones and mobile games. Also perfect for adults who want to brush up on Math.
The Math Advantage Edge:
- PC/Mac hybrid for the first time ever
- All on DVD--no more disc swapping
- Improved user experience with an all-in-one installer that makes using the programs easy
Student Benefits
- Master the Fundamentals
- Overcome Challenging Topics
- Realize Academic Potential
- Prepare for College
Basic Math
Detailed explanations and creative lessons will make it easy to grasp key concepts and develop a strong math foundation.
- Counting Techniques
- Factor Trees
- Fractions & Decimals
- Perimeter & Area
- Systems of Measurement
Pre-Algebra
Get a head start on Algebra with an engaging introduction to algebraic symbols, variables and expressions.
- Mixed Numbers
- Ratios & Proportions
- Scientific Notation
- Order of Operations
- Formulas & Substitution
Algebra I & II
An engaging 3D interface and easy-to-understand examples help algebraic concepts come to life.
- Expressions & Equations
- Absolute Values
- Lines, Slopes & Intercepts
- Proportions & Inequalities
- Polynomials & Functions
Geometry
Learn and apply Geometry concepts at your own pace with a detailed lessons and follow-up activities that reinforce learned skills.
- Reasoning & Equality
- Lines & Angles
- Circles & Triangles
- Quadrilaterals
- Transformations
Trigonometry
Experience an interactive learning environment featuring self-paced lessons and illustrated activities that teach the fundamentals.
- Complex Numbers
- Vectors
- Polar Coordinates
- Degrees & Radians
- Exponents & Logarithms
Statistics & Probability
Learn how to collect, analyze and present masses of data in a clear and concise manner.
- Mean, Median & Mode
- Standard Deviation
- Sampling Theory
- Correlation & Regression
- Plots & Graphs
Calculus
Master the fundamentals of Calculus through simplified explanations and examples.
- Limits & Continuity
- Derivatives
- Sequences & Series
- Common Graphs
- Functions & Equations
The Advantage Money Back Guarantee
If your grade-point-average within the core subjects does not improve from one report card to the next after using the Advantage products, return this product within 180 days of the date of purchase and we will gladly refund your money--OR--if for any reason you are not completely satisfied with this product, return this product within 30 days of the date of purchase and the company will refund your money. See complete details inside.
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