According to an independent survey commissioned by Microsoft Corporation, 77% of teachers and 73% of parents claim math and science are the most difficult homework subjects for students, yet only 36% of parents feel capable to help their children. For this reason, Microsoft has developed a low-cost, software solution designed to help students in middle school, high school and entry-level college students: Microsoft Math 3.0.
Microsoft Math 3.0 features an extensive collection of capabilities to help students tackle complicated problems in pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics and chemistry, and puts them all in one convenient place on the home PC. Microsoft Math 3.0 is designed to help deepen students' overall understanding of these subjects by invoking a full-featured graphing calculator and step-by-step instructions on how to solve difficult problems. Microsoft Math is scheduled to be available for download in early May 2007 for an estimated retail price of $19.95* (U.S.).
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