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TestSMART®
Basic
Skill-Building Lessons Software with Management System
Gr.
K-8
Catalog Numbers & Pricing Info
order
information
Administer
practice tests and lessons using Computer Aided
Testing
(CAT) and Computer Aided Instruction (CAI). The practice tests and
lessons are
aligned to IRA, NCTE, and
NCTM Standards.
The system
format, reports,
management, and support areas are user friendly and common to all the TestSMART®
PLUS computer aided
testing and instruction programs
(CAT and CAI), as described below.
Format
Tests are presented in the same format so students
can study
at
different levels without seeming to be behind or ahead of their peers.
Reports
Teachers can print reports of assignments and
exercises for
files,
prescriptions, students, parents, and more. Certain lessons may be
printed, allowing full use of the materials.
Management
A teacher-friendly classroom and student management
record
system
allows teachers to create a prescriptive and record-keeping program for
each student, set passing percentages for lessons, make back-up files
of student data for transfer to another computer, and store files as
documentation of work.
Support
A comprehensive, easy-to-use Teacher’s Guide covering
curriculum lesson
numbers, student and classroom management, reports, and system manager
is included. Free six-month telephone technical support is provided to
the original purchaser.
System
Requirements
Windows 95/98-386 or higher CPU, 8-MB RAM memory plus
30-MB
hard disk
space, CD-ROM drive, color VGA monitor. PC-compatible only.
CAT–Computer
Aided
Testing with
Management System
Grades K-8
Students will use
the Computer Aided Testing (CAT) to complete standard-specific
tests, which help evaluate the students' performance. The package
provides Form A as a pre-test to check skills needed and Form B as a
post-test to check for mastery of those skills. CAT also includes
the
TestSMART® PLUS Management and Reporting System.
The CAT
series of reading and language arts tests and math tests
provides a diagnostic and placement service for the separate
TestSMART® PLUS Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) lessons (described
below) and other standards-based resources. For reading and
language arts, there are 56 tests for each grade (K to
8). Each test measures (by standard) on level, below level, and
above level.
This program
is capable of assigning remedial lessons/exercises based on
students' performance on the test. Teachers can use these
computer-assigned practice lessons or choose their own items.
CAI–Computer
Aided
Instruction with
Management System
Grades K-8
In the Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) format, students work
on sequentially developed lessons directly on the computer. The lessons
cover key subjects, such as reading, language arts, mathematics, and
more! CAI also includes the TestSMART® PLUS Management and
Reporting System.The CAI curriculum for reading and language arts
allows students from grades 1+ to work independently on lessons that
cover reading, comprehension, word analysis, spelling, vocabulary
development, English usage, literature, skillful reading, citizenship,
science, and study skills. The reading and language arts series
includes 1,936 lessons. The CAI curriculum for math allows students
grades K+ to work independently on lessons that cover operations,
applications, problem solving, numbers, measurement, basic algebra,
basic geometry, remedial math, and study skills. The math series
includes 1,590 lessons. There is an average of 175 lessons per grade level.
 Digitized
Copy of Student Work Text & Teacher Guide in Printable Format
The teacher can
print copies of the grade level tests, lessons (work texts), and
teacher guide. Students can use the work texts for written practice.
A complete
grade level work text can be printed and placed in a three-ring
binder for easy reference and use. Average page count:
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The
student work text for reading and language arts
(240 pages)
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The student work
text for mathematics (175 pages)
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The teacher's
guide for reading and language arts with teaching strategies
(150 pages)
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The teacher's
guide for mathematics (6-12 pages)
Additional Audio Component
A separate CD
with audio enhancement is available for each of the following
subjects and levels:
Demo
for Software
A demo for TestSMART® PLUS Software
is
available by post mail. To receive a demo, please send your name
and mailing address to Customer
Care.
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