Overview - PIZZA MATH SOFTWARE SITE LICENSE (25 USERS)
Windows 98SE/2000/XP/ (not Vista compatible)
Mac OS 9/OS X/ (not Mac-Intel compatible)
Pizza Math Software, by Heidi Mittiga, helps students practice basic math concepts using an exciting, interactive format. To captivate students of all ages, the activities take place in a futuristic pizza shop in outer space. The appealing illustrations, easy-to-read problems, and engaging content make the program appropriate for students of varying skill levels. Problems are read aloud as they are viewed on-screen to assist nonreaders.
HOW PROGRAM WORKS
Each unit features several themed scenes, like “Pizza Gallery,”
“Oven Hot Shots,” and “Tricky Toppings,” where students
complete a variety of activities. The same scenes are featured in each unit
so that students are able to "hang out" at all of the cool outer space scenes,
regardless of their skill level. Although the units are sequential, students
can start at the beginning of the program or select topics and activities to
work on based on individual needs or interests. Units include Patterns, Addition,
Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Fractions.
PATTERNS
Identifying and completing pictorial patterns using pizza toppings. A sample pattern might be pepperoni, mushroom, mushroom.
ADDITION
Solving basic facts and progressing to regrouping two-digit numbers.
SUBTRACTION
Solving basic facts and progressing to regrouping two-digit numbers.
MULTIPLICATION
Solving basic facts using numerous illustrations to help visualize the problems.
DIVISION
Solving basic facts using numerous illustrations to help visualize the problems.
FRACTIONS
Identifying and matching simple fractions using pizza slices. Covers denominators up to eight with various numerators.
ASSESSMENTS
An assessment is provided at the end of each unit to determine whether or not students have mastered the skill taught. Program also includes a final assessment that covers previously taught skills.