The world's largest maker of computer operating systems and productivity tools is getting into the curriculum software business, too: Microsoft Corp. has released a math software product, Microsoft Math 3.0, designed to help students complete math and science homework with parental assistance.
...With Math 3.0, Microsoft's software engineers have applied their math expertise to meet what they perceive as a serious need.
According to an independent survey commissioned by Microsoft, 77 percent of teachers and 73 percent of parents claim math and science are the most difficult homework subjects for students, while only 36 percent of parents said they felt capable to help their children.
This from eSchool News.
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