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CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES Math FACTMASTER Online www.cainc.com Curriculum, Annual subscription is $69/classroom Students and teachers can now access this program’s multimedia content and learning analysis tools online. FACTMASTER tailors each session based on a student’s previous responses. Math problems are varied, providing students with continuous review, positive feedback, colorful animations, and games that motivate them to master more facts. Teachers can also use the management system to tailor instruction to each student’s needs and to group students by ability. MERIDIA AUDIENCE RESPONSE Q&A for PowerPoint Meridiasrs.com Software/hardware, $1599/24 RF keypads; $1999/32 RF keypads This software was designed for the Meridia’s PowerPoint integration and wireless RF keypads. It works directly within PowerPoint, allowing users to insert objective polling questions. Responses are then captured, compiled and immediately displayed. All response data can be retrieved for grading and evaluation. Teachers can also incorporate educational games and contests within the application to further stimulate and involve students and reinforce concepts. The keypads register a secure, instant and authentic response without regard to class size or room conﬁguration. EXTRON ELECTRONICS PoleVault Systems www.extron.com, Hardware, Starting list price, $3,244 Extron’s centralized AV switching system with stereo application includes network connectivity for Web-based asset management, monitoring and control. It securely mounts and conceals switching and audio ampliﬁcation components above the projector so no equipment rack or tabletop space is required. The standard controller employs six buttons—two for on/off control of the projector and four more for selecting among sources connected to the system. Information such as connection status, power state and current input selection is displayed in a central location. The system can also send an e-mail message notifying security of possible theft. APANGEA LEARNING SmartHelp www.apangealearning.com, Service, $50/student/year This online supplemental education service, which combines tutoring software with live support from certiﬁed teachers using chat format, was designed to facilitate cost-effective differentiated instruction. Its seven-step problemsolving process helps students understand the process of solving math problems, not just how to arrive at the right answer. With just-in-time-feedback, student progress can be monitored and analyzed. Teachers can also build customized tutorial programs and create customized reports on student progress. Other features include automatic progress alerts and multilingual support in seven languages. To view and recommend products go to www.districtadministration.com/products New Products Editor Ken Royal (products@promediagrp.com). Carol Patton is a contributing editor. www.DistrictAdministration.com May 2007 73 http://www.cainc.com http://Meridiasrs.com http://www.cainc.com http://www.extron.com http://Meridiasrs.com http://www.apangealearning.com http://www.apangealearning.com http://www.districtadministration.com/products http://www.DistrictAdministration.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - May 2007

Contents
Editor’s Letter
Letters
News Update
Inside the Law
Curriculum Update
Administrator Profile
District Profi le
Focal Points for Pre-K8 Math
Games Students Play
Healthy Choices
Tragic Lessons
Learning with Personal Media Players
New Products
Computer Literature
Problem Solution
Professional Opinion
Speaking Out
Online Edge
Calendar of Events
Research Corner

District Administration - May 2007