Merit Software News

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Preparing High School Students for College Level Work - (Found June 24, 2008 )

According to ACT researchers, too many U.S. high school seniors lack sufficient reading skills to succeed in college or in the workforce.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/newsletter_archive/MAR_06.php

Effective Math Software: Teaching Tools That Work! - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Merit Software resources for middle school math.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/newsletter_archive/SEP_04.html

Essay Writing Tips for Every Student - (Found June 24, 2008 )

New Merit Software essay writing resource.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/newsletter_archive/AUG_04.html

Merit Teacher Program Manager Update - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Merit Software is offering a free update to the Teacher Program Manager Version 8.1.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/newsletter_archive/JUN_04.html

Merit Reading Comprehension Software Cited by CLRN - (Found June 24, 2008 )

The California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) has just cited two more Merit Software reading comprehension programs as resources for 3rd-5th grade students.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/newsletter_archive/MAY_04.html

Merit Software Reading Programs Shown to Improve Standardized Test Scores - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Consulants at the Marshall University Graduate College in South Charleston, West Virginia led a scientifically based research evaluation of the impact of using Merit Software's reading and language arts programs with middle school students. The students who used the software showed test scores gains with just 6 hours of use.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/news/merit_calhoun.html

Parents Praise Merit Software Educational Programs - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Children's reading, writing and math skills improve using Merit Software programs.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/news/merit_testimonials.html

Merit Software Introduces "Fraction Shape-Up" the Latest Addition to Their Award Winning Math Skills Software - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Fraction Shape-Up is a comprehensive program designed to develop a students understanding of fractions and their application.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/news/fraction_shape_up.html

Merit Software Introduces Two Exciting New Reading Skills Programs: "Reading Comprehension Booster" and "Read and Respond Punch" - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Reading Comprehension Booster and Read and Respond Punch are the newest of Merit Software's Reading Skills programs. These programs help students increase and utilize their reading skills.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/news/read_respond_punch.html

Merit Software Introduces the Latest Edition of "Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading" - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading is hands on instructional software for improving reading comprehension for ages 10 and up.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/news/dcts_july2003.html