The Quarter Mile
 
 
 
1.   Students' computer time is highly productive with this program; they will do a lot of math in a short period of time in very focused topics! The students' only job is to accelerate their car or horse by answering math problems as fast as they can. They are not required to do anything that would divert their attention such as steering the dragster or horse.
   
2.   Students learn at their maximum rate with this highly motivating format. No other program enables students to do as much math per minute for such extended periods of time. After each race, the student checks his or her score. The student is in control as to when the next race starts. (Students normally start the next race as soon as possible.) This balance of answering problems and resting between races keeps them refreshed, enabling them to play, often for hours at a time.
   
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Uniquely effective for the broadest range of students: special ed.; gifted; on grade level; Title 1; etc. (even adults!).

  • General population. The Quarter Mile is in wide use by students of ALL levels-from the math lovers to "I hate math" kids.
  • Remediation for elementary school, middle school, high school and adult students. As mentioned before, the format is appropriate for all ages.
  • Special Ed., Title 1, At Risk, etc. See the features page for a complete description of how the format is appropriate for these students.
  • GATE. When the student answers a problem correctly, the next one appears instantly. Students never get bored waiting for the computer to catch up to them. In some cases, our programs provide the first opportunity for accelerated students to be truly "challenged."
   
4.   Builds confidence quickly. This is so important in doing math. This confidence and knowledge of math-from the simplest facts on up-is a necessary preparation for higher-order thinking skills. Just as music students must practice their scales before they can play compositions, likewise, students must have a basic knowledge of math facts and concepts and a level of confidence to help them develop strong higher-order thinking skills. Unlike doing scales, however, kids "beg" to use the Quarter Mile programs!