Math Advantage 2002

by Encore

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005BHPP
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,114 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #96 in Software > Education & Reference > Secondary Education > Math
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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This straightforward, well-designed math tutorial now covers ten core math subjects instead of eight. Topics included are pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, AP (Advanced Placement) calculus and AP statistics. Animated examples, narrated text, practice exercises, quizzes, games and detailed progress tracking are just some of the program's best features. The software is easy to use and keyword searchable, and the nine-CD set can either be used as a complete math program for homeschoolers, as a homework helper or as a classroom resource. There are lots of helpful built-in components, including a hint system, step-by-step problem solutions, real-life examples of math applications, plus a new Infinite Problem Generator. This is a must-have for struggling students, and a great resource for others as well. Copyright © 2001 Children's Software Revue

Amazon.com Product Description

Covering everything from pre-algebra to AP statistics, this title is a comprehensive math software package. The 2002 version entertains students as it puts them through their paces in pre-algebra, algebra, algebra II, geometry, precalculus, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics. The addition of AP calculus and AP statistics brings the total number of subjects covered in Math Advantage 2002 to 10. The software also features an Infinite Problem Generator, offering students virtually unlimited practice with new and unique problem sets within each subject area. The program also offers the ability to track an individual student's scores and progress. It is designed for maximum ease of installation and use, and features simple, streamlined navigation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY POOR, September 29, 2001

By 

Kenneth Angel (Colonial Heights, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Math Advantage 2002 (CD-ROM)

I Tutor at a boys school and have used most of Encore's Products.

Math is taught interactively so nothing but a complex program could do it... and they (there's 2 or 3) cost thousands and are for schools.

Where can you go?.... If you pretty much know what you are doing and need to drill there is value in the MOST RECENT edition of THE PRINCETON REVIEW's "MATH LIBRARY"

To get value out of it, however you need to religiously use the "teach step-by step" mode which is activated ny a button at the bottom of the problem... Then Princeton walks you through each step in the problem.

The present product,by Encore is nothing but a textbook screened on a PC... if you get a problem wrong they don't even tell you why.

Try Princeton or Boxer Math's new untried product.

Also CAUTION... Comptons Math are the same as Encore... (maybe that's where the name came from... "encore"?

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Math Software for students, June 13, 2001

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"fwongsjsu" (Fresno, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math Advantage 2002 (CD-ROM)

I purchased this along with High School Advantage 2002 and I think its great. I learned a lot of other math subjects I didn't learn in school and my teacher noticed how I participated more in class. Math Advantage covers more then what I learn at school and I think its an advantage for me. Great price especially when it comes with 9 CD's. Can't beat this anywhere. I tried other softwares and wasn't as good because of their teaching structure. 2 thumbs up for Math Advantage.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New note for review., March 9, 2002

By 

Joel Doucet (Moncton,NB, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math Advantage 2002 (CD-ROM)

I couldn't find where it says edit review but I would like to state that at the time of this writting it says there are two out of four who found my last review helpful. I will add more comments after spending more time with the software but I felt I had to say at least a few things. First, one person stated that you cannot find out why you answered a question incorrectly. I can't believe he said that. You click on solution, that's how. Another person said that you need something else to be complete in math. Well, you have to use the random problem generator and quizzes and examinations if you want more practice (which are included in the software).

I also wanted to note that the software is very straight forward. You don't need to click a lot to find out just how to get started. I only glanced at the ScienceDeluxe software from Studyworks and found it took a while just to see what I wanted. And then the background was white which I don't like. And there was no voice.