Computation Algorithms

Computation Algorithms helps students accurately find the answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. The program helps students learn an approach to solving problems that improves accuracy, while developing a conceptual understanding of the meaning.

Featured Learning Techniques:

1. A grid is used to help students keep the numbers in the the proper column while working through the algorithm.

2. In the 'practice mode' each step in the problem is monitored and immediate feedback is given if the student makes an error.

3. A complete open-ended 'playground' feature enables the teacher to pose any appropriate set of problems for the student to solve.

4. Individual reports monitor student progress.

Computation Algorithms uses of variety of instructional components:

1. Exploration. The playground is an open-ended exploratory mode which students can use to solve any basic operation problem.
2. Practice. Exercises are randomly generated and provide practice in each of the four skill areas.
3. Testing. An assessment component helps teachers monitor student progress.
4. Instruction. Lessons on each of the skills introduce students to each of the computational algorithms.
5. Online. An internet-based online instruction component helps parents and teachers stay informed.

Featured Skills:

• Addition - Two-place, three-place and four-place addends.
• Subtraction - Two-place, three-place and four-place minuends and subtrahends.
• Multiplication - Two-place and three-place multipliers.
• Division - One and two digit divisors.