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Word Problem Shape-Up
Teaches students how to solve whole number, fraction, decimal, and percent word problems.

Breaks down the process of determining the best way to solve whole number, decimal, fraction, and percent word problems.

After an assessment, critical questions and frequent feedback guide students to solve the problems.

Students scores are kept in a record management system that allows teachers to monitor their independent learning.

The questions, answers and explanations of the program can be spoken aloud by using the Merit Text Talker.

Designed for students in grades 5 through 9 (ages 10 and up), the software can also be used by older students.
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Set 1: Word Problem Shape-Up, Whole Numbers, Math Levels 5 - 7
Set 2: Word Problem Shape-Up, Decimals, Fractions, and Percents, Math Levels 6 - 8
Set 3: Word Problem Shape-Up, Mixed Practice and Multi-Operations:
using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, Math Levels 7 - 9

  • Each set contains 180 word problems and 900 questions.
  • Contextual help and feedback engage students of all ages.
  • Students choose from a menu of reward animations and sounds.
  • All student work is stored in the Teacher Program Manager.
  • Content can be spoken aloud by using the Merit Text Talker.

Students will...

  • Determine which data in a word problem is needed to find the solution.
  • Use key words to analyze the operations needed to solve problems.
  • Solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

Teacher Program Manager
How to track your students' progress with Merit.

Teaching Tips
Ideas for using Merit with a wide array of students.

Merit Text Talker
Hear text in programs spoken aloud.
Program Versions
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System Requirements
Windows 2000/2003/XP program require 8MB RAM, 32MB hard disk space and a minimum screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.

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Set 1: Word Problem Shape-Up
(Whole Numbers)

(wpsup2.exe, about 10 MB)
Set 2: Word Problem Shape-Up
(Decimals, Fractions, and Percents)

(wpsup5.exe, about 10 MB)
 

All versions of this Merit Software Windows 2000/2003/XP program require 8 MB RAM and 32 MB hard disk space. This program requires a minimum screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.

Pricing for Word Problem Shape-Up (pricing for each set)
Program Versions Price License Terms
Home Version $79.00 Use on one computer. Record keeping for 2 students.
1 Station: Stand-alone $199.00 Use on one computer. Record keeping for 42 students.
5 Pack: 1 Station: Stand-alone $699.00 Use a 1 Station: Stand-alone version on up to 5 separate computers. (non-networkable)
5 Stations: Networkable $1,249.00 Use on a network with 5 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.
10 Stations: Networkable $2,125.00 Use on a network with 10 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.
Site License Contact Us Use on a network with more than 10 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.

Pricing for Word Problem Shape-Up Series (Sets 1, 2, and 3)
Program Versions Price License Terms
Home Version see per
set price
Use on one computer. Record keeping for 2 students.
1 Station: Stand-alone $495.00 Use on one computer. Record keeping for 42 students.
5 Pack: 1 Station: Stand-alone $1,745.00 Use a 1 Station: Stand-alone version on up to 5 separate computers. (non-networkable)
5 Stations: Networkable $3,125.00 Use on a network with 5 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.
10 Stations: Networkable $5,315.00 Use on a network with 10 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.
Site License Contact Us Use on a network with more than 10 concurrent users. Record keeping for 1,000 students.


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Word Problem Shape-Up, Set 1 - $79.00
Word Problem Shape-Up, Set 2 - $79.00
Word Problem Shape-Up, Set 3 - $79.00

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