TECH: Elementary Reading/Math Software

[Becky Palgi <rdpalgi@NANDO.NET>]

I am in the process of reviewing software catalogs in order to recommend
reading and math programs for site-license at our school.I would like to
recommend programs that cover a fairly comprehensive range of basic
reading or math skills taught in grades 3 through 5. In addition, I am
interested in programs that provide data on student progress, allow
teachers to customize skill areas to fit curriculum and student needs,
and effectively prepare students for standardized tests in reading and
math.

Our school has a Macintosh classroom lab with an AppleTalk network, and
most teachers have single Macintoshs in their rooms. I am most impressed
with those reading and math programs offered by Davidson, MECC, and the
Learning Company. However, I want to make sure we get programs which
offer us the most for our money and those which will provide weekly
learning activities which will challenge our students at each grade
level.

I would appreciate any helpful advice, information, or recommendations
from those of you who have experience with some of the elementary
reading and math programs offered by the companies that I have mentioned
abover or other companies. Thanks.

Becky Palgi, Media Specialist
Lockhart Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Knightdale, NC