Aha!MATH, Supplemental Math Curriculum, $12 per student
Aha!Math is a K5 supplemental math curriculum that uses research-based instructional models and content to improve a student's foundational math skills and help develop problemsolving and reasoning skills. It is aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Focal Points and state math standards. It uses digital coaches and games for practice and refinement skills. www.learning.com
LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS
LEXIA READING, Building Essential Reading Skills, $5,000/25 simultaneous users
Lexia's reading software helps K12 students master reading by building essential skills with explicit practice in phonemic awareness and phonics while promoting gains in vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Features include new and expanded management tools, multiple reports, and a choice of the Internet, network, or CD-ROM delivery methods. It supports core-reading curricula in over 10,000 schools nationwide. www.lexialearning.com
MICROSOFT
ENCARTA PREMIUM 2008, Research and Math Software, $49.95
Using Encarta Premium, students can conduct multimedia research using the most current and credible information, as updates are automatically downloaded into existing articles. Other features include Math 2.0, a collection of tools, tutorials and instruction in basic math, pre-algebra, algebra and trigonometry; a graphing calculator; step-by-step equation solver; equation library; foreign language help; and Learning Essentials 2.0, which offers student-oriented applications with writing tips for creating papers, presentations and reports. www.microsoft.com/student
Parallels Desktop enables users to run Windows and Linux on any Intel-powered Mac without rebooting. The software allows dragging and dropping of files between desktops. The 3.0 version has more than 50 new features, including Snapshots, 3D graphics, and SmartSelect, which allows you to open Windows files with Mac applications and Mac files with Windows applications. Other highlights are new coherence features, such as Exposé and transparent windows, mirrored desktops, documents, media and advance Parallels Explorer. www.parallels.com
PEARSON EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENTS
PROSPER ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, Testing, Analyzing and Reporting Student Data, Starts at $1,695/single computer license
The Prosper Assessment System includes reports that allow teachers and school administrators to identify at-risk students as well as standards for instructional intervention. Educators can develop classroom tests and analyze results to tailor instruction to meet students' needs. Its new networking capabilities make the software easier to install, and data easier to manage and share. www.pearsonassessments.com
PEARSON
PowerTeacher, Educator's Productivity Software, Pricing varies based on need and configuration
Using PowerTeacher, educators can assess their students' progress, take attendance, enter grades, initiate student and parent communication, post assignments, and assess student alerts and demographic information. Other features include score inspector for quick marking, ability grouping, links to teaching utilities, and real-time interaction with a student and parent portal. www.pearsonschoolsystems.com
POKÉMON USA
POKÉMON LEARNING LEAGUE, Interactive, Supplemental Curriculum, $145 per classroom
The Pokémon Learning League suite of animated, interactive lessons helps teachers reinforce core curriculum topics in language arts, math, science and life skills for grades 3-6. The lessons use the watch-try-apply method of instruction to move students from understanding a concept to applying it in interactive challenges that require problemsolving skills. It also covers life skills development, featuring topics ranging from sportsmanship to conflict resolution. Themes include teamwork, improving skills, hard work and being a good student. www.pokemonlearningleague.com
