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This is an online practice website for math and science objectives. Students can master topics in secondary math and science classes as well as some upper elementary math and science classes through active engagement in lessons. Online program can be used as a center in the classroom or extra practice for struggling students at home. Is mapped directly to state standards and tested objectives for tests like FCAT and EOC.

Strengths

 * Online program that actively engages students
 * Mapped directly to state standards and standardized testing
 * Includes many classes and topics in high school, middle school and upper elementary topics in math and science
 * Creates a classroom online environment for students to compete against their classmates and others within the state.
 * Teachers can import classes and program creates usernames and passwords
 * Gives parent letters to print to inform parent of website, login information and uses

Weaknesses

 * Must have a school or site license for use.
 * Does not cover every topic and class in math and science
 * Very geared towards practice for standardized testing

Opportunities

 * Can be used for struggling students
 * Can be used as a center in the classroom
 * Low performing students can get extra guided practice to master topics tested.
 * Helps lower quartile students increase mastery for better test performance

Threats

 * Students logging into each others accounts to complete assignments.
 * Some students can get way ahead of class and be left with nothing to do
 * Creates a competitive environment which can deter some students