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General Suggestions for Using Merit Math Software
 For best results we recommend that students use these programs 20 to 30 minutes a
session, two to three times a week, for six to eight weeks in conjunction with other methods of instruction.
Program usage should be paced to allow students sufficient time between sessions to
absorb the material.
Start out with Merit's Tryouts to see where students need math help
most.
Discuss problem areas with students.
Supplement Merit software with workbooks so students have a chance to practice
skills in a variety of contexts.
Return to the software; have students try Merit Warm-up and/or
Workout sections.
Follow up each software session by asking students what new things they have
learned. What new questions do they have?
Follow up each session by having students keep a list of important math words and
phrases they have learned. Ask students to work in small groups, explaining their math terms to other students.
Have students print scores received for completing software Warm-up and
Workout sections. Later, discuss these scores with students. Are they pleased with their progress? What seems easier to them? What needs more practice?
Return to the software and let students try Merit's Finals, to help prepare
for and de-mystify standardized tests.
Follow up software units with written post-texts.
Compare students' software results with gains on standardized test scores.
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