Mathematics
Foundational Math
Skill levels 1-6 for high school/adult students, 123 discrete learning objectives.
Tutorials tailored for presentation of declarative and procedural knowledge, scaffolded instruction and
practice with engaging interactions, graphics, and offline activities. Virtual manipulative and other math
tools support and reinforce instruction and program features engaging audio for mentoring think-alouds.
PLATO Math Fundamentals
Skill level 1-8, 95 hours of instruction, 671 discrete learning objectives
This complete curriculum was designed to provide instruction in all the computation skills from counting
through beginning geometry. Included in this curriculum is instruction and problem-solving strategies in
basic number ideas, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion,
percent, and basic geometry and measurement.
PLATO Math Problem Solving
Skill level 3-12, 57 hours of instruction
This powerful math courseware includes interactive scenarios that encourage learners to explore and
apply mathematical concepts from basic computation to advanced algebra. The lessons include real
world situations, including Smart Shopping, Car Rental, and Statistics for Quality
PLATO Applied Math
Skill level 6-9, 14 hours of instruction, 24 discrete learning objectives
Designed to teach the practical mathematics skills necessary in the modern workplace, this courses
includes instruction in using the 24-hour clock, estimating answers, converting U.S. Standard to metric
measurements, and using common measurement tools.
PLATO Algebra 1, Part 1
Skill level 6-9, 98 hours of instruction, 74 discrete learning objectives
This course provides students with the foundation skills necessary to understand and apply algebraic
concepts. Some of the topics in this course include exponents, square roots, variables, literal equations,
linear equations, coordinate plane, probability, estimation, scaling, and introduction to patterns and
functions.
PLATO Algebra 1, Part 2
Skill level 6-10, 96 hours of instruction, 72 discrete learning objectives
This course offers an introduction to algebra and includes instruction and application in sets and
numbers, polynomials and factoring, equations, and inequalities.
PLATO Algebra 2, Part 1
Skill level 6-9, 56 hours of instruction, 42 discrete learning objectives
This course provides instruction in the algebra topics usually required to fulfill high school course
requirements. Topics for this course include rational expressions, graphs, systems of equations, vectors,
and probability.
PLATO Algebra 2, Part 2
Skill level 9-14, 64 hours of instruction, 48 discrete learning objectives
This college-level course will prepare students for the high-technology jobs of today. Included in this
course is instruction in numbers and their properties, equations and inequalities, coordinates and curves,
functions and their graphs, and exponential functions.
PLATO Geometry and Measurement 1
Skill level 6-12, 10 hours of instruction, 78 discrete learning objectives
This course offers an introduction to basic geometric and measurement concepts, including the
Pythagorean theorem, angles, circles, and metric measurement.
PLATO Geometry and Measurement 2
Skill level 9-12, 45 hours of instruction, 156 discrete learning objectives
This course provides instruction required in most high school-level geometry courses. Topics include
triangles and lines, polygons, transformations, symmetry, area, circles, solids, and coordinate geometry.
PLATO Trigonometry
Skill level 11-12, 16 hours of instruction, 36 discrete learning objectives
This college-level course provides students with the skills necessary to understand concepts such as right
angle trigonometry, circular functions, trigonometric identities, and equations.
PLATO Data Skills
Skill level 6-12, 35 hours of instruction, 84 discrete learning objectives
As part of the PLATO WorkSkills curricula, this course teaches both the reading and math skills required
to interpret and create charts and graphs. In this course, students are required to read, use, and create
pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, pictographs, histograms, and flow charts.
Science
PLATO CyberEd® Chemistry & Biology Series:
Chemistry: Skill level 8-12, 32 hours of instruction, 671 discrete learning objectives
Biology: Skill level 8-12, 76 hours of instruction, 1215 discrete learning objectives
These High School science courses utilize animation, narration and interaction to demonstrate biological
concepts. Each title consists of: 1) narrated presentations that utilize animations and visuals to enhance
lectures or provide direct instruction; 2) interactive lessons that provide hands-on problem solving
opportunities and reinforce concepts learned in the presentation; 3) an interactive glossary that provides
students with the proper pronunciation of a term as well as its meaning; and 4: pre- and post tests that
may be used for assessment purposes..
Earth and Space Science
This learning program engages students” interest in scientific inquiry, problem solving, and critical
thinking, and provides standards-based interactive instruction and assessment, theme-based
applications, and classroom teaching tools. Animation, narration and interaction demonstrate science
concepts, enhance lectures, and provide direct instruction. Lessons provide hands-on problem solving
and reinforce science concepts.
Life Science and Physical Science
These learning programs engage students” interest in scientific inquiry, problem solving, and critical
thinking, and provides standards-based interactive instruction and assessment, theme-based
applications, and classroom teaching tools. Animation, narration and interaction demonstrate science
concepts, enhance lectures, and provide direct instruction. Lessons provide hands-on problem solving
and reinforce science concepts.
PLATO Technology Fundamentals
Skill level 6-12, 5 hours of instruction, 5 discrete learning objectives
Students are taught about basic systems (heat, fluid, electrical, and mechanical), and how each type of
system utilizes energy. Interactive graphic screens allow students to explore system environments by
doing such thing as adjusting temperatures, exchanging parts, and manipulating configurations.