Software is another way to learn and practise mathematics. Click here for a discussion about the history and value of educational software.
Here are some recommendations for software from colleagues on one of my favourite sites, Proteacher. To get imput I usually go to the Discussion boards and post a question and within a day, I usually have several answers. Click here for a link to the discussion boards.
1. One member at Proteacher recommended a set of software from Scholastic called Fastmath. Here is what she said: "I don't know what you consider 'primary', but this is for grades 2+. Our kids BEG to get on it every morning, and their facts memorization has really improved. Everything is a game."
2. Another member suggested Zoo Zillions and Carnival Countdown. She said: "I use Carnival Countdown, Zoo Zillions and the other Edmark titles for practicing math skills in my classroom and we also have them in our lab. Kids can move at their own pace."
3. A third member of Proteacher recommends an online version called HeKko. It seems designed for California but might be worth a look for teachers in other jurisdicitions. Here is what she says: "There is an online site: http://www.hekko.com/ . You can enter the names of your children and make a class list. Each child moves at his/her own pace."
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