TenMarks allows teachers to set up a free math program for one class. TenMarks is mapped to state and common core curriculum standards for grades 2 through high school. You can customize the curriculum to fit your lesson plans, engage students with interactive hints and videos, assign work and track scores instantly, and get reports on student performance. On their home page, you can download a brochure or click on the learn more link to find out more about them.
If you click on the link for Schools and then click on the Curriculum link at the bottom of the page, you can see the various "albums" or concepts for different grade levels according to state. For example, I selected Algebra I and Kentucky and found 17 different albums ranging from factoring polynomials to exponential functions to the foundations of algebra and equations. You can take a interactive tour to find out more. (Don't forget to watch one of the video lessons as you take the tour.)
I decided to try building a sample assessment. I entered myself as a student learning about Algebra I. I was given an access code and was allowed to take the assessment right away. There were 30 questions with no time limit. The questions started out fairly easy but got progressively more complex and difficult as I went along. It was interesting to see how much I remembered (or more accurately, didn't remember) about Algebra!
One of the more interesting points to me is the fact they have a program for families, too. It costs $10 per month, but might be worth it for someone who is struggling with math.
I created a teacher account and entered an Algebra I class. Once I complete the process, I was shown some tutorial slides which guided me through the process of assigning work. I received an e-mail which stated TenMarks was free for the whole school year and that they also had free Webinar workshops each Wednesday, as well as a downloadable user guide for getting started.
I think this might be worth a look for any math teachers!
I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.....
