Re: [school-discuss] Math practice?

["Michael Bendorf" <bendorfm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.mathaid.com/start/ordering.html 
MathAid is not FLOSS.

Michael T. Bendorf

>>> cgregan@xxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:31:10 AM >>>
I have never, personally, implemented an all encompassing math program 
on Linux. Mostly individual programs that cover different areas 
(Geometry, algebra, etc.) However, Seul/Edu has a great list of Math 
tools for this sort of thing, and there may be one that would be a good 
fit. I have heard good things about MathAid, and Multiplication Station 
though.

http://richtech.ca/cgi-bin/seul/seulvw.pl?category=Math 


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William Fragakis wrote:
> Hello all,
> Our K-5 school would love to find a FOSS equivalent to applications that
> test math facts and track student progress. We presently use a
> proprietary application, Accelerated Math, that is quite cumbersome
> (and, imho, poorly implemented). Its virtue is that it produces exams
> based on previous student performance and penalizes guessing. It has not
> provided us with good value for the money.
> 
> We also use a web-based susbscription site, firstinmath.com, that has
> worked well but the one complaint from teachers is that it is easy for
> kids to guess - ie randomly clicking to accumulate results without any
> penalty.
> 
> We use K12LTSP as our student platform, so Linux/WINE compatible
> solutions are obviously preferred.
> 
> Regards,
> William Fragakis
> morrisbrandon.com
> 
> 
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