The Virtual Mathomat with Math Trek

The Virtual Mathomat

This on-screen version of the physical Mathomat:

• Gives teachers the ability to introduce lessons using the physical Mathomat on the electronic whiteboard.
• Engages students (at home or in classrooms) with computer based introductions to hands on challenges with their physical Mathomat template. Encourages whole class discussion of the mathematics that is being explored with the hands on Mathomat.
  
• Allows for a seamless transfer between hands on and computer based learning, to give teachers the ability to make full use of all available classroom technologies.

Math Trek

The Math Trek software programs:

• Cover all key concepts in the maths curriculum for years 4,5,6 and for years 7,8 through the systematic use of animated tutorials and tests
• Use an open ended, problem solving, approach to learning
• Are self paced and provide a safe learning environment for individual students
• Can be used in schools on the electronic whiteboard for whole class activities
• Are suitable for use at home
• Use sound animations and graphics to engage students quickly and deeply
• Allow students and teachers to track their progress

The NECTAR Foundation and OLM

NECTAR are a multimedia development body which is part of the Ottawa Catholic Board of Education. They are the producers of the Math Trek software program which is used extensively for mathematics education in Canada and throughout the world

OLM are Australian distributors for Math Trek software. In the case of Math Trek 4,5,6 and Math Trek 7,8 OLM are Australian and NZ rights holders.

The NECTAR Foundation produced the Virtual Mathomat program to suit OLM requirements. For this reason there is a great similarity in the structure and style of the two programs (Math Trek and the Virtual Mathomat.

Summary

• The Math Trek software is engaging and inspiring for students to use
• Self paced
• Students and teachers can track their progress
• Based on an open ended problem solving approach to learning
• Comprehensive. It covers the entire maths curriculum

Math Trek 4,5,6 with The Virtual Mathomat

The Virtual Mathomat operates as one of a number of learning tools within Math Trek 4,5,6

With Math Trek 4,5,6 students can explore all of the key concepts in the maths curriculum for years 4,5,6. Learning is self paced and based on an open ended problem solving approach. Concepts are explored through a series of tutorials and tests with important concepts introduced through dynamic and interactive productions

There are five areas within Math Trek 4,5,6:

• Patterning and Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data Management
• Number Sense and Numeration

Within each of these areas are a series of interactive tutorials, activities, practice sessions, tests and tracking records that help you explore the maths curriculum in a safe, yet challenging, self paced learning environment.

Home user license $74.95 including GST

Home user license $50.00 SPECIAL! For Mathomat 3rd edition customers

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Unlimited school site license $495.00 including GST

Math Trek 7,8 with The Virtual Mathomat

The Virtual Mathomat operates as one of a number of learning tools within Math Trek 7,8

This program covers the years 7,8 curriculum in 10 areas

Math Trek 7,8 covers Number Sense with five programs:

• Whole numbers/integers
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Percent
• Rate ratio and proportion.

There are a further five areas covering

• Data management
• probability
• geometry
• measurement and pattern
• algebra.

Math Trek 7, 8 uses sound, animation and graphics which engage students through dynamic interactive tutorials and engaging activities. There is a student tracking system and innovative use of music and video clips which provide immediate feedback to students and varying levels difficulty.

In the self paced, open ended, problem solving environment provided by Math Trek 7, 8 students can work progressively through the key concepts within the maths curriculum for years 7 and 8.

Home user license $74.95 inc GST

Home user license $49.95 inc GST SPECIAL! For Mathomat 3rd edition customers

Enter unique access code from 3rd edition student book. You must be logged in to redeem this offer.

Unlimited school site license $495.00 including GST