Currently based on a full K-8
program, With teaching plans for K-5
There are many activities for 6-8 but the balance of the activities and the teaching plans will be completed by mid 2005.
The
activities correlate to NCTM standards. Correlations
to various State Standards and popular text books
are underway. The system will offer teaching plans
based on the standards and appropriate scope and
sequence.
The activity plans teach the
standards and the scope and sequence for each
State.
Activities are being correlated see the news
page for a progress report.
Activities are also being correlated to popular
book schemes.
The
system provides both formative and summative assessments.
The formative method uses color patterns so that
you can spot the strengths and weaknesses of individuals,
groups or classes. You can export data into other
reporting systems.
If
you use Classic MathAmigo you use a Docking Unit
connected to the computer. It simultaneously transfers
data to 6 units. The Docking Unit is part of the
system. Palm and Dana use the HotSync process.
Various wireless solutions will be on offer by
June 2005.
Find
below a selection of the fast growing number of
sites using MathAmigo:
Berrien County, Michigan
Wichita, Kansas
Puget Sound, Washington
BOCES Allegheny, New York
MathAmigo uses the principles
and research:
1. Outlined in "How People Learn"
Published by The
Committee on Developments in
the Science of
Learning with materials from
the Committee on
Learning Research and Educational
Practice pub
2. From the Study of ILS (Integrated Learning
Systems -
e.g. Success Maker) produced in England.
Published by BECTa (1998) The UK ILS Evaluations
Final Report
Current research projects at:
1.
Rutgers University, New Jersey
2. University of Bristol, England
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