Kindergarten students software

This software is suited for Kindergarten students and focuses on counting. The lessons follow one another in difficulty and challenge. This level of students are stimulated auditorily, visually and by doing things for themselves and this software covers all of these bases.

The page itself is colourful and attractive which will succeed in getting and holding the attention of the targeted audience - Kindergarten students. It is important that the computer system being used is outfitted with the latest version of Adobe in order to listen to the audio on the page.

There are exercises in which the students are required to attempt and submit their answers. The audio reads out exactly what the questions are asking. If the answers submitted are incorrect, the correct answers are given together with an explanation why the answer is what it should be.

The student can be allowed to do a fixed number of questions in the exercise, timed or simply be allowed to proceed and advance to the next appropriate level.

There are levels available for students of every age group and academic level to participate on this software.

Youtube video on counting on Sesame Street:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ9WiuJPnNA

Link to the software that can be used by the Kindergarten students:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/kindergarten/

References:

Youtube video on counting on Sesame Street retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ9WiuJPnNA

Software link of Kindergarten students exercises retrieved from http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/kindergarten/

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Maths Games

When the average Trinbagonian hears the word "Mathematics" in isolation they think "difficult...something they can't perform because it's abstract or boring." There are however many reasons why this concept should not be held anymore. There are many math games out there which allow persons to view this subject in a different light.

Mathematics, according to the Collins English Dictionary, is a group of related sciences, including algebra, geometry and calculus, concerned with the study of number, quantity, shape and space and their interrelationships by using a specialized notation. Though wordy, this definition captures all that Mathematics really is about as a subject. This subject is mandatory in every level at schools in Trinidad and Tobago and it will serve all concerned better if it is made fun, especially at the fundamental years.

Math Games like the one being showcased in this blog make learning easy and fun. This one include the different operations in Mathematics - Addition, Subtraction, Division and Multiplication. This is a great software which can be implemented in the classroom at different levels, as the games include different levels of competence.

Students' interest will be held since the various interface screens are both engaging and colourful. They appeal to different interests that the students may have otherwise. For example the interface for the subtraction shows life underwater where the right answer can see the participant winning a pearl from a clam.

Scores can be recorded or sent to a friend or the teacher. The students can participate in this game in the classroom or at home. The more they play the game the better they get at mastering the various concepts. As is natural among students, they will compete against each other trying to be the best at each level or they may simply try to beat their own scores, in an attempt to 'beat the game". This friendly competitive rivalry which is bound to occur should be encouraged since there seems to be only positive outcomes to be gained.

The main interface provides the participant with the option of choosing other mathematical games, which test other concepts in Mathematics.

Link to the Math Games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

Link to Math Game using the Basic Mathematical Operations (+ - x ÷) http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_addition.htm

References include
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_addition.htm

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mathematics

Maths Rider

This software makes Math easy and fun for children. Even adults will find themselves playing and not wanting to leave from in front of the computer. This software ensures that the child masters the core foundation of math - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It encourages math practice that is both effective and fun.

According to Brad Freeman, Psychologist, the rewards and encouragements in the game build confidence and give positive feedback. One mother, Carol Stuart says that her daughter overcame her fear of math. Natasha, a student aged 7 won a prize in math at school. The audible read-outs and visual representations of number sentences accelerate learning.

Link to youtube video to view the game

http://www.mathsrider.com/?gclid=CK3d2v-Owp8CFQgQswodGGrEzw

Link to download free trial of MathsRider game

http://www.mathsrider.com/free-trial/