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Smooth Operators
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Learn, practice,
and test the order of operations.
Everything students
need to master this crucial math skill!
A complete solution for the order of
operations
The order of operations are the first step
toward learning algebra and the higher maths. Smooth Operators
provides the perfect way to take that step and prepare for a
better education and career.
Students can learn, practice, and test
their skills, all with one software package. Smooth Operators
helps make learning easy, it provides a convenient and effective
method for practice, and testing is challenging but fun.
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Requirements: Windows 95 or
later, Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
A thorough resource for learning
First, students can learn about the order
of operations with a complete interactive lesson. They will learn
the math principles step by step, answering questions and working
through example problems. This is designed to build a thorough
understanding and working "hands-on" knowledge of the
order of operations.
The popular mnemonic aids are also presented,
but Smooth Operators goes beyond that. It should be preferable
to remember and work with data in a pattern you truly understand.
The interactive lesson encourages students to think about that
pattern and shows the logical reasoning behind it.
There's even an optional section for introducing
or reviewing exponents--these are an important part of the order
of operations, so it's included free in Smooth Operators for
the benefit of students, to ensure that this is a comprehensive
and complete resource for learning.
Innovative practice
"Smooth Operators" isn't just
a name; the practice system itself actually is pretty smooth.
Students simply click on the operators in the correct order.
Click on a multiplication sign, and the two numbers beside it
are automatically multiplied.
This unique point-and-click system lets
students focus completely on which operators come first so that
they can master this knowledge. The number of operations per
problem and the size of operands can be adjusted.
In case of a wrong answer, students have
the opportunity to try again, and the software keeps track of
how well they do. (Read about scoring below.)
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Testing
Smooth Operators doesn't wimp out when
it comes to putting all the skills to the test, including the
arithmetic involved in the problems. It's important for students
to calculate and solve entire problems on their own, without
aid.
The Test mode requires students to type
in the answer to each problem. If they get it wrong, they can
try again, but the score will be recorded. (Read about scoring
below.)
Students can do their calculations on paper
or use mental math to keep skills honed. The complexity of order-of-operations
problems are a perfect opportunity to practice arithmetic. Limiting
calculator use and enforcing paper calculations at least part
of the time is recommended.
Keeping score
Did they get it right the first time? Did
they keep trying until they got it right?
Smooth Operators gives you the whole picture--how
many problems a student answered correctly on the first try,
and how persistent he or she was in trying until the problems
were solved.
The running tally is always displayed.
Crucial math skills for education, work,
and life
In a high-tech and global economy, students
can't afford to miss out on math. For example, international
tests suggest that American students are falling behind their
peers in advanced math subjects during junior high and high school.
The Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) showed
that U.S. twelfth graders came in near last for advanced math
skills when compared to 20 other countries. U.S. math skills
in the fourth and eighth grades were a little better than average.
Students are not learning and understanding enough advanced mathematics,
and they may be progressing too slowly.
That's not good news for Americans. But
wherever you're from, it's clear that math skills are vital to
make students competitive in today's world. Order of operations
is the first step on a journey of skills that every student should
take, and Smooth Operators provides a fun and convient way to
get started.
Try it now!
DOWNLOADS:
Requirements: Windows 95 or
later, Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
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District licensing also available.
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