Math Advantage 2008

A comprehensive learning system for math comprehension

[Grades 6 - 12]

Product Information

Math Advantage 2008 was specially developed to supplement classroom curriculum by including great award-winning content that support state standards.  In-depth lessons with sample problems and questions teach, reinforce and track student progress in the different branches of Mathematics.  Take advantage of a premier educational tool that offers state standards-driven content to increase scores in key subject areas.

A Complete Student Resource Center now on DVD with 10 core subjects along with after school extras including PC games and more!


Skills Learned

• Basic Math
• Geometry
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Algebra Booster
• Trigonometry
• Pre-Calculus
• Statistics

Product Features

• 10 Core Subjects Expanding on Key Academic Areas
• 1,300+  Lessons Deliver Easy-to-Understand Concepts and Tutorials
• 2,100+  Exercises Adapt to Different Learning Levels and Styles
• Supports State Standards
• Student Planner
• Study Tools
• After School Extras for today's students include music, PC games, mobile games, ringtones

Educational Features

Basic Math
Over 40 lessons and 500 Exercises
Review important math fundamental concepts and secure a solid math foundation with creative exercises and skill-building animations.

• Numbers
• Factor Trees
• Comparing Fractions
• Operations with Fractions
• Introduction to Decimals
• Fractions and Percents
• Perimeter and Area
• Systems of Measurement
• Counting Techniques

Pre-Algebra I
Over 65 Lessons and 275 Exercises
A fun-filled, interactive introduction to algebraic symbols, expressions and formulas.

• Numbers and Properties
• Prime Numbers and Factorization
• Negative Numbers
• Mixed Numbers
• Calculating Fractions
• Ratios and Proportions
• Decimals
• Scientific Notation
• Order of Operations
• Formulas and Substitution
• Variables and Word Problems
• Measurements

Geometry
Over 77 Lessons and 280 Exercises
Colorful animations and easy to follow exercises take the guess work out of learning the mathematics of points, lines, curves and surfaces.

• Reasoning and Equality
• Angle Pairs and Perpendicular Lines
• Parallel Lines
• Triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Similarity
• Circles
• Areas
• Coordinate Geometry
• Transformations
• Vectors

Algebra I and II
Over 115 Lessons and 650 Exercises
An engaging 3D interface and easy-to-understand examples help algebraic concepts come alive.

• Expressions and Equations
• Radicals and Rational Exponents
• Absolute Values
• Graphing Overview
• Lines, Slope and Intercepts
• Polynomials
• Linear Equations
• Proportions and Inequalities
• Functions
• Rational Equations
• Graphing Quadratic Equations
• Polynomials Equations
• Roots and Polynomials
• Rational Expressions
• Systems of Equations

Trigonometry
Over 31 Lessons and 230 Exercises
Self-paced lessons and exercises define the key fundamentals.

• Tangents
• Vectors
• Law of Sines
• Law of Cosines
• Solving Triangles
• Polar Coordinates
• Composite Angles
• Degrees and Radians
• Trigonometric Functions
• Trigonometric Equations
• Exponents and Logarithms
• Identities and Inverse Functions

Statistics
Over 90 Modules and 8 Exercises
Learn how to collect, analyze, interpret and present masses of numerical data.

• Mean
• Median
• Mode
• Standard Deviation
• Describing Collections of Numbers
• The Normal Curve
• Sampling Theory
• Correlation and Regression
• Tests of Related Measure

Pre-Calculus/Calculus
Over 33 Lessons and 400 Exercises
Learn the expressions and functions of Calculus through integrated lessons and colorful tutorials.

• Variations in Functions
• Exponential Functions
• Logarithmic and Hyperbolic Functions
• Standard and Definite Integrals
• Lengths of Curves
• Solids of Revolution
• Volumes and Areas of Surfaces
• Graphs and Limits
• Rate of Change of a Function
• The Chain Rule

Algebra Booster
Over 50 Lessons and 250 Exercises
Experience fun games, live animation and voices, unique multi-step quizzes, tips and tricks that you won't see in a textbook, common errors and how to avoid them.

• Negative Numbers
• Percentages
• Algebraic Notation
• Exponents
• Equations
• Linear and Quadratic Equations
• Multiplying, Factoring Polynomials, and Common Geometric Formulas
• Fractions
• Primes and Factorization
• Order of Operations
• Variables
• Functions

Add Bonus

Included FREE as an added bonus, is Microsoft Excel Tutor .  The easy and complete way to learn Microsoft Excel.  Provides practical exercises designed to build essential skills like design worksheets, create formulas and charts.



Windows Requirements

• Windows 2000 SP4, XP (Home and Pro) SP2, Vista
• Pentium II 266 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB of RAM
• 400 MB free Hard Disk space (If needed Internet Explorer requires an additional 50 MB hard-disk space)
• 8X DVD-ROM drive
• 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 recommended) 16-bit color Video Card
• QuickTime 6.0 or later (not Included)
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher
• Printer support: works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows
• 33.6 Kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access