Here’s what Factor Tree has to say:

What makes the Factor Tree so effective?

• Provides the practice and repetition needed for a child to truly master key math skills
• Use a skill-adaptive progression algorithm to pinpoint each child’s true skill level
• Provides parents with helpful reports, metrics and notifications to track their child’s progress
• Combines a state testing-compliant curriculum, world class educational theories and innovative technology to create a better learning tool

Here are the things we liked:

• Easy to use interface
• Each child gets their own account
• Parents get emailed reports when a child completes an activity
• The algorithm self-places the child so there’s no guess work on where to start
• You can do activities based on topic if you know an area that needs review

Things we weren’t thrilled about:

• One activity seemed to meld into the next so there wasn’t a defined stopping point
• The problems seems dry and boring.  They could’ve just done worksheets.  I like the computer to provide more enriching media if they’re going to be using it.
• It was pricey for a supplemental program

Wanna try it out?  Enter “BZA” at www.thefactortree.com for a one-month free trial.