Algebra 1 Explorer
Develop a Deeper Understanding of Algebra
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Spark your students' interest in algebra with state-of-the-art graphing tools and interactive lessons that encourage students to explore and learn algebraic concepts.
The Algebra 1 Explorer features a comprehensive algebra 1 curriculum that is packed with resources for your class, including student self-paced tutorials, interactive class presentation material, as well as student learning activities and worksheets.
Present Concepts with Energy and High Impact
The Algebra 1 Explorer has many exploratory graphing tools that will help you emphasize key points during class presentations. And the interactive lessons with compelling visual representations will add excitement and energy to the learning process, keeping students focused on learning.
Turn Passive Listeners into Active Learners
Students today are accustomed to multimedia experiences and they relate better to math ideas that are accompanied by graphics, color, and sound. They also have high expectations for the way ideas are presented to them.
Research in learning behavior showed that interactive visuals and audio effects are very effective in drawing students into the subject matter as active learners rather than passive listeners. For learning to take place, students need to be closely involved in the learning process and not just observing. They need to see the concept, touch the concept, hear the concept and receive immediate feedback. Research shows that concepts take hold when students have an experience that is meaningful to them.
What Makes the Algebra 1 Explorer Unique?
The Algebra 1 Explorer's method focuses on allowing the student to interact with a concept before the concept is developed. The journey begins with the student discovering the concept through a virtual manipulative. After this interaction the program methodically builds the concept in a logical manner, allowing the student to see why and how the mathematical process works. Problem-solving strategies and real-life occurrences are woven into the concept-building part of the program. Research demonstrates that this approach leads to a deeper understanding.
Many other software programs state the concept first, then repeatedly drill the concept, and then test the concept. These programs mimic the more passive learning process of a lecture, with pop-up questions. This approach encourages memorization and does not develop intuitive understanding.
Achieve Success in Various Learning Environments
Not only is the Algebra 1 Explorer great for classroom presentations, it is also ideal for individual instruction. The eye-catching graphics and sound effects allow students to see and hear what is happening. This helps them to better understand the concepts, whether in a classroom or alone on a self-study basis.
The step-by-step tutorials, the endless supply of randomly generated practice problems, as well as the worksheets make it possible for students to learn on their own. The worksheets are great for reinforcing learning and can be used as the students are moving through the program. The worksheets, designed to correspond with the lessons and the graphing tools, pose open-ended questions and encourage even more critical thinking about each concept.
If a student is struggling to keep pace with the class, you can assign some computer lab work with the Algebra 1 Explorer. While you will not be present to ask in-depth questions, you can feel confident that the software and accompanying worksheets are posing those questions.
The Algebra 1 Explorer is great for collaborative group learning too! Students can gather around a single computer to work through the lessons and solve the problems as a group.
Give Struggling Students the Tools to Succeed in Algebra
Ask any student who is struggling with algebra whether they would prefer to review chapters in a textbook or use interactive software without lengthy narrations, and they will choose the software. With high quality interactive software students learn more because they are actively engaged.
Motivate Your Students to Excel in Algebra
All students can master algebra concepts. The Algebra 1 Explorer gives students the tools to grasp the concepts and builds their motivation by providing a dynamic learning environment, freeing them from just memorizing mechanical procedures without a true understanding.
Well-documented research reveals that graphing tools are essential for students to fully understand algebra concepts. The research shows that algebra students often spend too much time on symbolic-manipulation work and not enough time thinking about the meaning of the symbolic-manipulation results. The algebra learning environment does not have to be this way.
The graphing tools in the Algebra 1 Explorer allow students to change the function and variable and immediately see the result. Students can focus on what the result means. The graphing tools free the learning time for thoughtful discussion and reflection.
The Algebra 1 Explorer is packed with graphing tools! Not just one or two, but eight high impact graphing tools! They include: Slope-Intercept, Line with Slope-Point, Line with Two Points, Linear Equation System, Linear Inequality System, Parabola Graphing, Quadratic Inequality, and Quadratic Absolute Value.