http://en.redtram.com/ News on "Merit Software News"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2008 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:34:43 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 2645 | Merit Software Introduces the Latest Edition of "Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading" http://en.redtram.com/go/62817230/top100/ 62817230 Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading is hands on instructional software for improving reading comprehension for ages 10 and up. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817230/top100/ 2645 | Merit Software Introduces Two Exciting New Reading Skills Programs: "Reading Comprehension Booster" and "Read and Respond Punch" http://en.redtram.com/go/62817229/top100/ 62817229 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. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817229/top100/ 2645 | Merit Software Introduces "Fraction Shape-Up" the Latest Addition to Their Award Winning Math Skills Software http://en.redtram.com/go/62817228/top100/ 62817228 Fraction Shape-Up is a comprehensive program designed to develop a students understanding of fractions and their application. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817228/top100/ 2645 | Parents Praise Merit Software Educational Programs http://en.redtram.com/go/62817227/top100/ 62817227 Children's reading, writing and math skills improve using Merit Software programs. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817227/top100/ 2645 | Essay Punch Honored by Media & Methods Magazine http://en.redtram.com/go/62817231/top100/ 62817231 Merit Software is pleased to announce that Media & Methods Magazine has chosen Essay Punch as one of the best educational resources of 2003. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817231/top100/ 2645 | Study Concludes that Tutorial Software Improves Writing Skills by 12.91% http://en.redtram.com/go/62817232/top100/ 62817232 April 2002 study of fourth graders in New Jersey's Middletown Township School District, using Writing Fitness and Perfect Copy outperformed the control group by 12.91%. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817232/top100/ 2645 | Vocabulary Stretch Release http://en.redtram.com/go/62817235/top100/ 62817235 Vocabulary Stretch is a self-paced improvement program that helps students develop their vocabulary skills, recognize words in different contexts, and understand where many English words come from. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817235/top100/ 2645 | Algebra Shape-Up Release http://en.redtram.com/go/62817234/top100/ 62817234 Pre-Algebra Shape-Up and Basic Algebra Shape-Up's key features include pre-tests, post-tests, and frequent places where students may print-out work. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817234/top100/ 2645 | Starter Paragraph Punch http://en.redtram.com/go/62817233/top100/ 62817233 is a self-paced improvement program that helps students develop their basic paragraph-writing skills. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817233/top100/ 2645 | Merit Software Reading Programs Shown to Improve Standardized Test Scores http://en.redtram.com/go/62817226/top100/ 62817226 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 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817226/top100/ 2645 | Merit Reading Comprehension Software Cited by CLRN http://en.redtram.com/go/62817225/top100/ 62817225 The California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) has just cited two more Merit Software reading comprehension programs as resources for 3rd-5th grade students. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817225/top100/ 2645 | Resources for Special Education Students http://en.redtram.com/go/62817219/top100/ 62817219 and teachers. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817219/top100/ 2645 | Merit Reading Software Boosts Test Scores, Says Top Research Journal http://en.redtram.com/go/62817218/top100/ 62817218 The Journal of Research on Technology in Education publishes study showing that Merit reading comprehension software boosts test scores. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817218/top100/ 2645 | New Software for Beginning Readers http://en.redtram.com/go/62817217/top100/ 62817217 Early Reading Booster, Merit Software's new program for beginning readers, provides visual and interactive reading comprehension lessons developed for second and third grade students. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817217/top100/ 2645 | Effective Activities for English Language Learners http://en.redtram.com/go/62817220/top100/ 62817220 New Merit Software resources for English language learners and ESL instructors. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817220/top100/ 2645 | Strengthen Students' Paragraph Writing Skills! http://en.redtram.com/go/62817221/top100/ 62817221 Merit Software resources for paragraph writing. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817221/top100/ 2645 | Merit Teacher Program Manager Update http://en.redtram.com/go/62817224/top100/ 62817224 Merit Software is offering a free update to the Teacher Program Manager Version 8.1. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817224/top100/ 2645 | Essay Writing Tips for Every Student http://en.redtram.com/go/62817223/top100/ 62817223 New Merit Software essay writing resource. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817223/top100/ 2645 | Effective Math Software: Teaching Tools That Work! http://en.redtram.com/go/62817222/top100/ 62817222 Merit Software resources for middle school math. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817222/top100/ 2645 | New Vocabulary Building Software http://en.redtram.com/go/62817216/top100/ 62817216 Merit Software's new Vocabulary Super Stretch program, included in the Language Arts Bundle for College Prep, enriches vocabulary for students in the upper grades through multiple interactive exercises. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:53:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/62817216/top100/