SOFTWARE EVALUATION

By: Kelli Kitchen, Dana Nalley, Rhondi Bruce, Katie Norton

OUR CRITERIA

User FriendlyInexpensiveEngagingReliableAge Appropriate

for 4th gradeEducational

Meets Standards of School System

SecurityVersatility in

subject matter

SUPERGRADES- THE POWER SECRETS OF LEARNING

It has six sections to help improve school performance in a matter of weeks. The Basics In the classroom Reading Getting Things Done Math Taking Tests Image received from

www.superkids.com

How it works One example of how this program works is after

being given various tips and instructions on how to take quality notes, the user is asked to take notes during an online class, and then compare his or her notes to an exemplary model.

“SuperGrades has a strong emphasis on developing organizational skills- the foundation of being a good student.”

Can be used for more than one subject & has easy installation.

ONLY $89.00 + shipping

JOE ROCK AND FRIENDS BOOK 2 Joe Rock and Friends,

Book 2 is a classic interactive storybook program, with a couple of nice educational twists.

Improves reading skills and vocabulary in multiple languages and levels English, Spanish, and

French

Image received from www.superkids.com

How it Works The user can elect to read alone, or have the program

read the lines aloud. When read aloud, the words are individually highlighted as they are read. And if the translate option has been selected, the user can click on an icon and toggle the text between the initial language, and one other.

The stories provide students practice reading, listening, and speaking.

It utilizes non-simple vocabulary and grammar.

NO INSTALLATION REQUIRED

$19.99 + shipping

SUMMARY

The software that we chose is very easy to use. They both work very well for our age range. We believe that these two programs will enhance learning for the students. Both are very affordable and engaging. They also meet the school standards.