August 2005 — Product Focus
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3D-Readers
The NeuronFarm’s Web-based 3D-Readers program (www.neuronfarm.com) is designed to train students in grades 3-8 to apply metacognitive strategies to all text types, in any format. 3D-Readers uses a proprietary automatic text-scoring algorithm called HEMA (Hidimensional Expert Match Algorithm) to engage students with original narrative and expository texts in “tough to teach” subjects. The program blends verbal and visual reading strategies, including interactive visualizations, question generation, and constructed responses to open-ended questions. The program’s colorful characters and illustrations are designed to hold the reader’s attention. And the HEMA system provides an all-inclusive numerical score that reflects the overall quality of students’ answers, while providing immediate feedback to their responses. A one-year Starter Pack that contains 10 modules for 30 students is priced at $600. The company is also offering a free 30-day trial and, for a limited time, a “Summer School” offer.
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