Software for the 3rd Grade Classroom

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Software for the 3rd Grade Classroom

• By Kristina Rowe

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Introduction

• Computers are an important asset in the
  classroom.
• Children can learn in the classroom with the
  appropriate software for their particular grade
  level.
• There are software for each curriculum.
• Software can be used for tests also.

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Why Use Software?

• Most Elementary age children have computers at
  home.
• There are a lot of children that know more about
  computers than adults.
• Computers control our daily lives.
• Computers are fast and efficient.

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Recommended Software for Each Course

• Math
• Reading
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spelling

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Math

• Includes place values, addition, subtraction,
  multiplication, division, U.S. and metric
  measurement, GCF, LCM, fractions, decimals and
  percents.
• Children enjoy soccer
• System Requirements- Windows 98, 2000, NT, Me,
  and XP
• Cost 19.95 each
• 99.97 for five

Soccer Math
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Reading

• Supports reading through song and sound.
• Learn through games.
• System Requirements- Windows 98, Me, 2000, and
  XP.
• Cost- 109.95 five pack.

Reading Blaster
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Language Arts

• Done in a fun game-show format.
• Has tutorials for individual student needs.
• Teachers section to view students work.
• System Requirements-Windows95, 98, ME, NT,
  2000,and XP.
• Cost 95.95 five pack

Grammar Made Easy
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Spelling

• Fun Characters that children will love.
• Uses narrative and storyline to teach.
• More than fifty different spelling-pattern word
  groups.
• Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.
• Cost 99.95 five pack

I Love Spelling!
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Science

• Ten categories
• Each category contains a narrated lesson.
• Navigate through the text, images, and linked
  definitions.
• System Requirements-Windows 95/98, 2000, XP, NT,
  4.0
• Cost 59.95 five pack

Earth Science
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Social Studies

• History and Geography
• Game show format
• Able to enter own categories that pertain to
  lesson.
• System Requirements- Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,
  2000, XP
• Cost 99.95 five pack

Faces and Places
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Miscellaneous

• CRCT Prep
• Software for students who take the CRCT
• No Child Left Behind Act.
• To relieve the pressure of standardized testing

• Typing
• Teach students how to type properly.
• Helps students type faster.
• All students will use a computer for a writing
  assignment at least once in their life.

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CRCT Prep.

• Developed by teachers.
• Achieve confidence
• Instant testing scores
• Parents can view childs score before exam.
• Contains copy of a free actual exam.
• Cost 79.95
• 399.75 for five

CRCT Grade 3 Complete Set (English/Reading/Languag
e Arts, Mathematics, Science and History and
Social Studies)
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Typing

• Works with the Elementary aged student.
• Fun animated games.
• Windows
• Win 3.1, 95, 98, Win NT/2000, XP
• Cost 64.95
• 324.75 for five

Type to Learn Jr. School Edition
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Conclusion

• All are core courses.
• Fun and educational
• Total cost 1,290
• Has everything a third grader needs to know and
  more
• Prepares for the CRCT
• All work with either Windows or Mac.