Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp (Weekly Reader)

by Fogware Publishing

Product Features

• Curriculum: Interactive tutorials that cover math courses from basic addition and subtraction to algebra for grades 1-8 (see description for complete list of subjects)
• Tests: Printable tests simulate an in-class environment. Using the answer key, parents can stay involved by monitoring their child?s progress
• Fast Math: Rapid Calculation Method teaches how to do calculations without the need of a calculator and builds math confidence for timed exams
• Multi-Sensory Teaching Method: This approach combines visual aids, audio, and text to teach the lessons which benefits all types of learners
• Study Guide: Promotes invaluable guidance for success in school, including Preparing to Learn, Classroom Participation, Studying, Taking Tests, and much more

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00282XF6Y
• Item model number: 94899
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 22, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,854 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp for Grades 1-8 from Weekly Reader is the latest way to ensure your knowledge is in tip-top shape. The program is comprised of the tools necessary for improvement in school: interactive computer software, video lessons, printable tests, and iPod Content. Parents can stay involved in the improvement by using the provided answer keys and grading the tests. The interactive computer software presents lessons that improve understanding and confidence in math, so whether you are slowly moving through or building up speed, you can be sure that you are adding muscles to your brain. The software makes learning fun and continually interesting all while building confidence and knowledge retention. The lessons utilize a proven multi-sensory approach that guides students through each subject while appealing to all types of learners. By utilizing printable quizzes, parents monitor progress and participate in their child’s education. The program also includes iPod lessons so a student can take lessons with them on-the-go. With Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp, students in grades 1-8 will undoubtedly improve their grades, increase standardized test scores, and build math confidence! Academic Fitness ensures that students have all the tools needed to be successful in core math subject areas - from basic addition all the way to algebra! Includes: Number Sense; Basic Addition; Basic Subrtrction; Charts, Graphs & Diagrams; Calendar; Sorting & Grouping; Math Vocabulary; Basic Math Review; Multiplication; Division; Fractions; Geometry; Pre-Algebra; Algebra I; Algebra II, and Rapid Calculation Method, a multi-media tutorial that teaches how to do complex calculations without the need of paper, pencil or a calculator, building math confidence for timed exams.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, dated, and ugly, December 13, 2009

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G. Linden "linden" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp (Weekly Reader) (DVD-ROM)

This appears to be an old product repackaged as new. There are a series of presentations you access off the DVD. The resolution is low, production quality low, and there is limited interaction and quizzes.

I have some expectations that math software will be interactive, fun, and full of quizzes and problem solving. This was not at all what I was looking for to help with math instruction for my child. I would have been better off with math books and worksheets.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Box of empty promises, March 6, 2010

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1cat2cat redcat bluecat (Norco CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp (Weekly Reader) (DVD-ROM)

How I wish this product was anything like the box. There is NO ipod content- even if the box says so. There is NO parent updates-even if the box says so. The pdf files are dirty with ink smudges and words from other pages BUT the box is shiny and new. The other reviewer is right- it's an old program with a great box. It says grades 1-8 on the box BUT inside most things are for certain grades only. Let your kid play with the money you would have spent on this- They will learn more that way.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely useless, August 2, 2010

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Melissa S. "Liss" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp (Weekly Reader) (DVD-ROM)

My father bought this software for my 10-year-old son, who is struggling with math. After installing and registering, I sat down with my son, intent on going through the lessons with him.

The very FIRST lesson we tried, Multiplication, turned out to be made by some software company not even listed on the box. When it came to the section where my son was supposed to input answers and press the "Check" button to see if he was right, the input boxes wouldn't work! The video simply paused for 30 seconds, and then the male voice pronounced, "Good job!"

Good job? My son hadn't even done anything yet.

I excused my son while I tried to figure out what was wrong. The "help" sections gave no clues as to why the input boxes weren't working. I myself tried to complete other lessons, with the same terrible results.

DO NOT BUY.