Real-World Projects for K-8 Students

  • 01/05/01

Wasatch Interactive Learning Corp. now offers cross-platform versions and online delivery of its interdisciplinary series, Projects for the Real World. The software incorporates real life simulations and projects with relevant academic content. The project-based units are designed to reinforce skills in reading, mathematics, writing, grammar, social studies, science, and test taking preparation. The project features more than 1,100 scored skill activities for grades K-8, and is aligned to national and state standards.

Wasatch has also released online versions of its K-8 Math Expeditions program, a new Student Traxx management system, a K-8 assessment product, and over 100 beginning reading and grammar lessons. The software supports the development of higher-level thinking skills by providing an active learning environment that draws students into engaging worlds of problem-solving where they can actively locate and use information, make decisions to solve problems, and work at their own pace. Wasatch Interactive Learning, Salt Lake City, UT, (800) 877-2848, www.wilearn.com.

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