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Compare to other solutions |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
Maths Program
originated in Australia;
totally 100% Australian,
with comprehensive coverage. |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Not All |
Very few.
Most are overseas programs.
Some have modifications to
appear to be Australian programs
|
Maths
Program matches the Syllabus in each state
i.e.
QLD
NSW,
VIC,
SA,
WA
NZ |
N/A |
QLD - Yes
NSW - Yes
VIC - Yes
SA - Yes
WA - Yes
NZ - Yes |
QLD - Not Disclosed
NSW - Yes
VIC - Not Disclosed
SA - Not Disclosed
WA - Not Disclosed
NZ - Not Disclosed |
Not All |
No
Most only cover between 20%-50% of the syllabus. |
| Updatable if Maths Syllabus changes |
N/A |
Yes
- updated at no cost |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
| Program meets Curriculum Standard Framework |
Not disclosed |
Yes |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
English Program
|
N/A |
Included with Maths
program covers:
Formal Grammar,
Comprehension,
Spelling,
Writing Skills,
Assignment Writing,
Pronunciation,
Speaking Skills,
Presentation Skills,
Spelling & Grammar,
Phonics,
Tests
|
Not
Available |
Unknown |
Some
include a simple English module |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
Sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
|
|
Optional:
*Physics
*Chemistry
*Biology
-
Comprehensive
Interactive program for years 11 - 12
|
Optional:
*Physics
*Chemistry
*Biology
** Recently released
Limited lessons |
Unknown |
Some
include a basic science module |
Science
Programs match the Syllabus in each state
i.e.
QLD
NSW,
VIC,
SA,
WA |
Usually |
QLD - Yes
NSW - Yes
VIC - Yes
SA - Yes
WA - Yes |
Not
disclosed - may cover some NSW lessons |
Unknown |
No
|
| Updatable if Sciences Syllabus changes |
N/A |
Yes
- updated at no cost |
No |
Not
disclosed |
No |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
Maths Program caters for Years 11 and
12 in
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
WA
|
N/A |
QLD - Yes
NSW - Yes
VIC - Yes
SA - Yes
WA - Yes |
NSW - contact office
Other states - Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
English Program caters for Years 11 and
12 in
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
WA
|
N/A |
QLD - Yes
NSW - Yes
VIC - Yes
SA - Yes
WA - Yes |
Not
Available |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Sciences caters for Years 11 and
12 in
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
WA
|
N/A |
QLD - Yes
NSW - Yes
VIC - Yes
SA - Yes
WA - Yes |
NSW - contact office
Other states - Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
| Assessments to assess students progress and
understanding |
Sometimes |
Yes - in home assessments.
Assessments supervised by trained staff with
immediate results to parents |
Over the internet - must be supervised by
parents - results are then sent to teachers who
then phone office hours at some time in the
future |
Unknown |
Yes - in home assessments. |
| Office in each state |
Usually |
QLD - Yes State distributors
NSW - Yes State distributors
VIC - Head Office and state distributors
SA - Yes State distributors
WA - Yes State distributors
ACT - yes State
distributors |
QLD - No
NSW - Head Office
VIC - No
SA - No
WA - No |
Internet Only |
some
states have approved distributors |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
| Regular updates to user Interface |
N/A |
Yes
- Regularly. (approx 6 per year) Parents are emailed the
downloadable updates |
Not
disclosed |
Unknown |
Not
disclosed |
| Current version no |
N/A |
Maths
version 9.2.2
English
Sciences |
Maths version 5
English - N/A
Sciences - Recent launch |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed - usually limited to overseas releases |
| New
version to support upcoming Microsoft Vista |
|
Yes
- new release to utilise many features of MS
Vista |
Not
disclosed
** many software programs written for Microsoft
version 95/98 will have significant problems
operating within MS Vista |
Not
disclosed
** Browser support may be an issue |
Not
disclosed |
| Business commenced |
Not
disclosed |
1989 |
1999 |
|
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| Type
of Business |
|
Australian Company with over 20 employees plus 35
Teachers around Australia and a programming Team of 8.
 |
Small company with Husband and Wife Team |
Not
disclosed |
usually a company hiding behind approved
distributors |
| Company website |
Sometimes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Usually not - Most Australian
websites are from approved distributors of a
elusive company |
| Staff training |
Sometimes |
Constant
product training to ensure the correct information
is communicated to parents |
N/A |
Not
disclosed |
approved distributors must train
sales staff - there has been reports of
questionable actions of distributors sales
force - Distributors are locked in to selling
only that company's products which raises the
question of bias |
| Research and development |
N/A |
Yes
a percentage
of sales is spent on developing new and engaging
user interfaces to ensure the program is
captivating for the user |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
| Programming |
N/A |
In-house;
8 full time programmers |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
Not
disclosed |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
| Family Registration: |
N/A |
Included |
$50 |
|
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| Cost of
Maths program |
$350 - $1,200
per term per subject.
|
???? |
Infants/Prim:
$199 / Year per child
High School:
$399 / 2 years per child (exclude years 11
and 12 **)
** years 11 and 12 prices not shown on website
3 children easily runs to $2241 up to year
10
NB: Program has limit of 3 students for 1 year
|
$99 - $300 / Year
per child
Subscription period only.
|
Infant/Primary:
-$3,500-$5,500
High School:
-$3,500-$5,500
K-12 program:
-Up to $10 000
|
| Cost of
English program |
$350 - $1,200
per term per subject.
|
Included |
Not
available |
|
|
Cost of
Science Program
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
|
$350 - $1,200
per term per subject.
|
Physics
Chemistry
Biology$1200 - (covers all sciences for years 11 & 12)
when taken in conjunction with the program |
Physics - $440
Chemistry - $440
Biology - $440
Total $1320
not clear - per year or per child
|
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| Total cost for 3 children e.g. year
1 , year 3, year 6 |
say $775 per
term x 4 = $3100 per year per student
1 student 10 years
1 student 8 years
1 student 5 years
$68,200 to year 10 for 1 subject - 3
subjects = over $200,000 |
1
student 10 years
1 student 8 years
1 student 5 years
Maths - package
English - package
package for both $4990
Sciences avail for year 11 and 12 |
1
student 10 years
1 student 8 years
1 student 5 years
Maths - $2295
English - Not Avail
Sciences $1320
prices above year 10 not disclosed
Total -$3615 to year 10 - |
1
student 10 years
1 student 8 years
1 student 5 years
Maths - $4200
English - Not Avail
Sciences - Unknown
Possible total $4200 additional cost for other
subjects
|
Generally $5,500 - $10,000 |
Total cost for 2
students for years 11 and 12
eg 1 year 11 , 1 year 12 |
1 student
2 years
1 student 1 year
$9300 x 3 subjects = $27,900
|
1 student 2 years
1 student 1 year
Maths - package price *
English - package price *
* package $2490
Sciences package $1200
Total $3690 |
1 student 2 years
1 student 1 year
Maths - Not disclosed
English - Not Avail
Sciences $1320
Unwilling to publish on web site |
not disclosed |
Generally $5,500 - $10,000 |
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Comments |
expensive |
* Strong captivating
interactive program * Monitored by qualified
teachers
* lots of support
* best overall package |
* lowest price with
reduced functions e.g. No monitoring, limited
lessons, No interactivity
* requires strong parental involvement before the student can continue
onto next lesson
* lessons usually do not follow class room
lessons
* Students can view program as boring
students outside NSW may have a problem
* limited local knowledge
* limited or no program updates
* limited number of students can use the program
before another program must be purchased |
very little
information is disclosed - difficult to make a
informed decision - |
can be a very
expensive option if the program is an overseas
program localised to meet some of the Australian
Syllabus |
| Type of Program
|
Face-to-Face Tutoring
One-on-one
tutors or group tuition centres |
Maths Wiz,
English Wiz |
Yearly renewable
Computer Tutoring / Teaching Programs |
On-line and
Internet
Access-only programs |
Other computer
tutoring programs
|
|
Method of marketing |
Centre or
In-home appointments and assessments.
Full term or full year commitment required. |
Phone, Internet, Sponsoring schools,
(schools are supplied a multi user program for
student use). In-home
presentation with assessment by trained
consultants. |
Phone, internet
and sponsoring of charities
TV campaigns
** website uses scare / beware / warning
tactics about it competitors |
Varies
On-line programs make it too tempting for students to surf the net and be distracted.
Note: Online programs require broadband internet connection. May add to download quota and add to cost. Download
times could be time-consuming. |
Sold via In-home presentation or assessment, generally by commission only sales people.
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Payment Plan |
Not all.
(Usually by term) |
Yes
Interest-free period of 3 months.
(Finance available at from selected finance
companies).
Other payment
options are available. |
Yes
Interest-free over 5 months. Longer terms available if needed. |
Some do, some don’t. |
Yes
(at 19% - 24% interest) over 3-4 years. Or 4 payments via credit card @$1000+ per payment |
Money Back Guarantee |
Rarely |
Yes
(48 weeks)
Just use for a min 30 minutes 3 times per week
according to the simple instructions and
support..
|
Yes (6 months)
Just use 2-3 times per week according to the simple instructions. |
No |
Very Few.
Some offer a limited amount of tutoring instead of money back, but conditions for eligibility are almost impossible to
comply with. |
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Simple Advice: Any help for Maths and
English is good. However, educational
programs that are work sheet related can weigh
the student down and impose on their homework
time. Equally so, it is important that
students learn according to their State Syllabus
and Australian Curriculum. Stimulation,
fun to learn programs stops students from becoming
bored,
giving them confidence and enjoying
school right through with repeated achievements
year by year. |
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