A Plus TutorSoft MATH is an interactive math program. The multimedia lessons use audio and visual references. The work is all done for you. The software comes with a lesson plan, printable worksheets and exams. If you have questions you can access the Parental Guide-Solution Guide.
My daughter's review of the 4th Grade Full Curriculum:
It was okay. I did not like the fast pace of the talking. I often got confused and felt like I needed to repeat the entire lesson. I wish that the lessons would of taken more time to explain what we were learning. I liked the review at the end of each lessson. The multiple choice was great. I did not like to do the worksheets with each lesson. I ended up doing them on the computer. I would of liked to work out the problem on my own without the answer choices.
My review of A Plus TutorSoft 4th Grade Full Curiculum:
I was pleased with the fast installation and set up. I loved the lesson plans. I enjoyed not having to plan every step of the way. I was hoping that my daughter would not need as much guidance as she did with this software. I found that I was often having to stop and explain things a little bit differently. She would get overwhelmed with the speed of the lesson. I believe that the speaker was a little fast. If she could of slowed down just a little bit it would of been better. The reviews at the end of each lesson were wonderful. The multiple choice answers were great boost my daughter's confidence if she was unsure of the answer. It also gave her the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson on process of elimination. We were not thrilled with the printable worksheets. We found the worksheets to be redundant. They were basically the same thing as the review. There was no opportunity for her to do the work on her own. I wish that the worksheets did not have multiple choice. It seemed to eliminate the hands-on aspect of math.. She would just go through the process of elimination and not work out the problem. I found that this was not reinforcing the lesson.
My final opinion is that it is a great program, it was not in sync with my daughter's learning style.
I received a free copy of A Plus TutorSoft Grade 4 Full Curriculum Premium, for a honest review. T
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November 13, 2011
Spelling City Review
I was excited when Spelling City approached me with the opportunity to review their online curriculum. As a homeschooling mom, I am always excited to introduce a new way to learn those challenging words.
Spelling City has pre-made reading lists containing over 40,000 words. If you would rather make your own spelling list, you can do that as well. Once you determine your word list you get to choose from 25 activities to reinforce these words. My children's favorite activities were HangMouse, Word-O-Rama, Letter Fall & Alphabetize.
The Kid's Review:
Dragon: I have enjoyed the some of the games. The games that I have not enjoyed would be better if there was less repetition of the same sentences. For example, in Match It Sentences, the same sentence will repeat a couple of times. I would enjoy it more if they only used the same sentence one time per game. I really found HangMouse challenging due to a lack of hints. I would enjoy it more if there were more hints other than the number of letters.
Tracker: I think that the games were a good mix of easy and challenging. I found the most challenging game to be HangMouse. My favorite game was Word-O-Rama. I enjoy Spelling City.
Squirrel: I think that it is great! My favorite game has to be HangMouse. It would of been even better if there was a word list on the screen.
My Review: Overall I really enjoyed Spelling City. I found it easy to manage the assignments. I really liked being able to track each child's progress throughout the week. I also liked being able to print out flash cards that included the word and definition. I did notice that my children were getting frustrated with a couple of the activities. Tracker & Squirrel were having a difficult time with Sentence Writing Practice. They found it long. It would of been better if there was a way to pause the activity in the middle. It is hard for dyslexics to put thoughts to paper, or computer in this case. I would recommend this program to my friends.
Spelling City has pre-made reading lists containing over 40,000 words. If you would rather make your own spelling list, you can do that as well. Once you determine your word list you get to choose from 25 activities to reinforce these words. My children's favorite activities were HangMouse, Word-O-Rama, Letter Fall & Alphabetize.
The Kid's Review:
Dragon: I have enjoyed the some of the games. The games that I have not enjoyed would be better if there was less repetition of the same sentences. For example, in Match It Sentences, the same sentence will repeat a couple of times. I would enjoy it more if they only used the same sentence one time per game. I really found HangMouse challenging due to a lack of hints. I would enjoy it more if there were more hints other than the number of letters.
Tracker: I think that the games were a good mix of easy and challenging. I found the most challenging game to be HangMouse. My favorite game was Word-O-Rama. I enjoy Spelling City.
Squirrel: I think that it is great! My favorite game has to be HangMouse. It would of been even better if there was a word list on the screen.
My Review: Overall I really enjoyed Spelling City. I found it easy to manage the assignments. I really liked being able to track each child's progress throughout the week. I also liked being able to print out flash cards that included the word and definition. I did notice that my children were getting frustrated with a couple of the activities. Tracker & Squirrel were having a difficult time with Sentence Writing Practice. They found it long. It would of been better if there was a way to pause the activity in the middle. It is hard for dyslexics to put thoughts to paper, or computer in this case. I would recommend this program to my friends.
I've been given a premium membership to VocabularySpellingCity.com for a candid, personal, online review.
VocabularySpellingCity.com helps students study word lists using 25 different learning activities such as Crossword Puzzle, HangMan, and Handwriting Worksheets. Parents can create their own spelling lists, find published lists already available on the site, or use any of dozens of free teaching resources such as sound-alike words, and contractions. Be sure to come back in three weeks to read about my experience.
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September 4, 2011
Review: Time 4 Learning
When Time4Learning asked for volunteers to review their product, I quickly signed my family up. I was very interested in trying their online curriculum that I have heard about for years. I signed up all three children, grades 4, 6 & 7.
There was a mixed review among my children. Squirrel, fourth grade, loved the website. She thought that it was fun and really enjoyed the playground. Her favorite things to do was learn to count in German. To my surprise, this was a 'game' in the playground area. Both Tracker & Dragon found the lessons a little bit dull. Dragon did not think that the 7th grade area was challenging at all. He found it easy. Both boys were frustrated when it came time to play in the playground. They were not able to progress on the games quickly, due to a lack of directions. Dragon was disappointed that there were no challenging games for 7th grade and up.
My family found that the Time4Learning would be a great supplemental program. The younger grades were on target for the age group. For a learner that would like more of a challenge, we would recommend signing them up for a higher level.
*** The opinions expressed are mine. I was compensated for this review***
There was a mixed review among my children. Squirrel, fourth grade, loved the website. She thought that it was fun and really enjoyed the playground. Her favorite things to do was learn to count in German. To my surprise, this was a 'game' in the playground area. Both Tracker & Dragon found the lessons a little bit dull. Dragon did not think that the 7th grade area was challenging at all. He found it easy. Both boys were frustrated when it came time to play in the playground. They were not able to progress on the games quickly, due to a lack of directions. Dragon was disappointed that there were no challenging games for 7th grade and up.
My family found that the Time4Learning would be a great supplemental program. The younger grades were on target for the age group. For a learner that would like more of a challenge, we would recommend signing them up for a higher level.
*** The opinions expressed are mine. I was compensated for this review***
August 3, 2011
Coming Soon: Time4Learning Review
I've been invited to try Time4Learning for one month in exchange for a candid review. Time4Learning can be used for homeschool, afterschool and summer skill sharpening. Be sure to come back and read about my experience.
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