• Customer Feedback – Pre-Algebra Shape-Up
• What’s New – Solutions: Middle School/Math
• Recommended Resource – Ultimate Math Solver
• Grants for U.S. Educators

“Students love using it,” remarks an educator at Edison Middle School in Port Arthur, TX, about Merit Software’s Pre-Algebra Shape-Up. Pre-Algebra Shape-Up helps students work with equations, pie charts, line and bar graphs, fractions, decimals, and percents. Problems are broken down into simple steps. Features include a tutorial for each step and a portfolio section to clarify math thinking.

For a complete software description or to try the downloadable evaluation version, go to: http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/pre_algebra_shape_up

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Merit Software has created Solutions: Middle School/Math, a selection of algebra, fraction, and word-problem software. Solutions: Middle School/Math will help below level students to improve their core math skills and self-confidence. On level students will enhance their test-taking speed and develop their knowledge of math concepts.

Figure it out at: http://www.meritsoftware.com/solutions/middle_school/math.htm

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UMS Technology has created the Ultimate Math Solver. This downloadable program will help students solve any kind of math problem. The Ultimate Math Solver will explain solutions. A voice and language option is available.

Go to: http://www.umsolver.com

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The RGK Foundation provides Education Grants to non-profit organizations and K-12 schools. Grants, which may focus on math, may include the purchase of educational software. Letters of inquiry are considered year-round and must be submitted online.

Find out more at: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/

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