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AlgeFactors - 3.2

Factorization of algebraic expressions, like trinomials.

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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	3.2
Release Date:	2009-03-09
License:	Shareware
Downloads (this version):	464
Downloads (all versions):	3,252
Price:	$12.90

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Product Description:

Software for the teaching and learning of algebraic factors - the factorisation (factoring) of algebraic expressions, especially trinomials. Students can practise using the "cross" method with the program, which provides extensive explanations and guidance. It includes formulas for factorising perfect squares and difference of two squares. Preliminary practices with simple sums to help understanding are provided. Can generate hundreds of sums for drills (up to 200 per session). Step by step guide for beginners to ensure they get the correct answers. Students can key in their own sums and let the interactive guide help them do their homework. Two players may compete using one computer. It marks the sums automically and can print a detailed report after each session.

What's new in this version:

Added new module with full range of sums that can be factorised by grouping�?�
Added more than 70 worked examples of sums that can be factorised by grouping�?�
Added new module to guide students who have difficulties in doing factorisation by grouping�?�
Fixed several minor bugs

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

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not worth the price - Version: 2.0.1, 2/11/2005 07:36AM PST

har28

any seasoned programmer should be able to code something like this in a matter of days...

Simple testing tool - Version: 2.0.1, 2/11/2005 06:57AM PST

afterhours

Just because I said it was simple, don't dismiss it as both a practice/honing math tool or that it doesn't work. It works great (at least for the ten equations I tested) and as an aid in learning or practicing algebra factoring, I see it to be very good. My homeschooled kid is years away from Algebra (or at least months), and we're looking for a testing tool with a little more 'grown up' appeal than the old MathBlaster we own. If your kid needs to practice factoring -- or maybe you need to brush up before a high school or college course -- this is hardly an expensive practicing tool. And, it makes you think in your head, not scratch stuff down on paper -- even better.