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StudyJams! (http://studyjams.scholastic.com)

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Lively math, science site caters to various learning styles.

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Parents need to know that StudyJams! is a free Scholastic site that provides engaging multimedia lessons on math and science, ranging from basic algebra problems to more complex concepts like scientific theory and evidence. The site is ad-free and doesn't collect any information from users. (There's nothing inappropriate for kids under 8, but the lessons may be too challenging for the average kid.)

Educational value: Plenty! The site teaches math and science in a fun, interactive way.
Positive messages: The site's creative approach to sometimes-dry topics encourages kids to view learning as fun.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: The Scholastic logo appears on the bottom of the page.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: No privacy concerns. There's no registration -- the site doesn't collect any information.
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Is it any good?
 

By offering lessons in different forms -- videos, quizzes, and even karaoke! -- StudyJams! accommodates kids with various learning styles and reinforces information. The math lessons are particularly helpful, guiding kids through each step of a problem with a detailed voiceover and virtual blackboard. (Parents who can't remember how to convert decimals to fractions will get an excellent refresher course.)

This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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garavaglia
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great for everyone
love it so much because when my kids come home saying that they have a big sicence test tomorrow and that they need to study i know just where to go ... HERE!
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