2. Packages Available for Purchase: Subject Area:  Math  Language arts  Science  Math (Spanish version)  ELL Grade Level:  Pre-Kindergarten  K-2 nd Grade  3 rd -5 th Grade  6 th Grade

3.  Review from the Educational Software Reviewing site: http://educ-reality.com/education-city/  Published: 13.01.07 / 7am  Rating: 9/10  Recommended: Broadband Internet connection, headphones and computers with at least 256 Ram and 1.5ghz + CPU.

4.  With online access speeds ever increasing and schools wanting to make sure that they get the most from their tight-budgets, new online resources such as Education City are proving to be very popular.Education City  Regularly updated and maintained  Schools subscribe to the service and buy as many modules as they wish. All of the core subject areas are covered, with Science, Math and English proving to be very popular with teachers and students alike.

5.  The activities are all presented in a cartoon- type format and mix humor with bright colors to present the topics. Children are motivated by the certificates awarded and teachers enjoy the flexibility that the resources offer.  With new modules being added all the time, such as relatively new Homework service, Education City is sure to be available for some time to come.

6. Annual Whole School Site License Prices: *Prices shown for Math Program Only* K – 2 nd Grade$469 per year 3 rd – 5 th Grade$469 per year 6 th Grade$150 per year

7. The Education City subscription provides:  Unlimited access within your school, for all teachers and students  Unlimited home access for all teachers Multi-Year Discounts are available. Prices do not include sales tax. Training sessions available - $50 per session  Computer Lab Learning  Whole Class Learning  Differentiated Learning  Administrative Functions

8. There is a free 21 day trial for teachers as well as parents. For Teachers: Simply fill in your first and last name and the name of your school/establishment. You are then prompted to enter your school district name, job title, email address, and telephone number. For Parents: Simply complete a form listing your email address and first and last name. *When you sign up for the free trial, you have access to all subject areas and all grade levels.

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10.  Using the SMARTBoard activities in Education City enables teachers to utilize whiteboards to engage and involve students with a dynamic, hands- on approach to learning.

11. TEACHERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2011 TEACHERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2011 EDUCATION SOFTWARE REVIEW AWARD WINNER 2010 THE NATIONAL PARENTING 2010 SEAL OF APPROVAL WINNER 2010 Award of Excellence Winner 2010 TEACHERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2010 Award of Excellence Winner 2010 TEACHERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2010 EDUCATION SOFTWARE REVIEW AWARD WINNER 2009

13.  Simple Navigation  Picture Clues for Non-Readers  Consistent Format so buttons are easy to find  Bright, vibrant colors make program attractive to students  Many game options for each concept addressed  Individual or Class Activities Available  Many teacher resources available  Great support from company

16. Directions read in a clear, easy to understand adult voice.

17. Gives the student an option to change their answer before submission

18.  Once answer is submitted, a graphic visual is displayed showing the answer.  If incorrect answer is given, it will provide you one more opportunity before it shows the visual and correct answer.  A red moving arrow is directing students where to click for the next question.

19.  After completing the problems, the students have the option to play the game.  The more questions that were answered correctly, the more time they have to complete the game and earn tickets.

21.  Students are given “x” amount of minutes to “bump” all of the letters to spell “Bumper Cars”.  There are 3 levels to complete within this time.  Students earn tickets for how fast they complete the activity.

24. *Click on these topics to see how they specifically relate to the state standards. *Each colored concept matches the color of the oval containing the name of the game Search Activities By Topic

26.  Activities within the program are all based on state standards and can be sorted by these standards.  The Topic Filter lets you search by the topic you are teaching to find activities that can either introduce the concept to the whole class, or reinforce learning on an individual basis in the classroom or in the computer lab.  When you find a suitable activity, click on the green apple to bring up additional teaching ideas and enhance your lesson plan.

39.  Moon Mission › Specify the activities you want a student to attempt  Slippery Slope › Easily differentiate by selecting activities that match ability levels  My Revision › A student’s revision activities resulting from their latest test attempt  Quick Test › Set a test for a student or a class that will use the same questions each time

40. Click on the demo button and you are directed here to book a 10 minute demonstration explaining the ins and outs of the program.