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Introduction to Fractions!

Issues Elementary Fraction Students Face

Elementary school students need to be introduced to math concepts and basic skills in an enjoyable way that holds their interest and gives them immediate feedback to their replies. The basics of math can be taught by harnessing their natural enthusiasm to learn.

Elementary fraction software can be a great tool to help elementary school students be excited about achieving their goals. Particularly helpful is if the fraction software features a management system that gives students and instructors measurable results.

Why Merit Software Works for Elementary Fraction Students

Merit Software elementary fraction programs were designed with these features in mind. Many teachers have reported that they have been effective in helping them teach math concepts in classroom and lab settings.

Merit software programs cover the core math skills that elementary school students need to master. The format holds student interest and keeps students engaged. Contextual help for students is available at various stages within all Merit programs. When working with Merit's software, students are able to see their strengths and weaknesses in a nonjudgmental manner. They accept responsibility for the challenge of improving their skills.

All Merit Software programs seamlessly integrate student records into a centralized management utility. This allows teachers to manage all student records in one place, monitor students' progress, and view and print details of individual students or classes. The management system can be used on standalone and network computers.

Who Has Been Helped by Merit Elementary Fraction Software

Merit elementary fraction software are used in elementary schools in computer labs and classrooms as a supplement, or as part of the regular curriculum. The elementary fraction software may also by tutors, therapists and parents.

Elementary Fraction Software User Comments

Basic Skills Pack - " The kids really like it and the teachers find it very helpful." Highbee Elementary School, Highbee, MO

Fraction Shape-Up - "Recommended resource." California Learning Resource Network

"Valuable and straightforward skill building software." LearningWare Reviews

Evaluation Software Downloads

Full working samples of each Merit elementary fraction program may be found by clicking on the "Try It" link of each product's page

Pricing for Elementary Math Software

Complete pricing for the Merit elementary fraction software is listed on the Merit Software web site




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