Dollars & Cents 4.5.32

Attainment Company has a history of developing functional math programs, adapting their resources to keep pace with technological advancements. Their latest offering, the Dollars and Cents iPad app, provides a comprehensive approach to teaching essential money skills.

Dollars and Cents encompasses three progressive programs: Counting Coins, Spending Money, and Making Change. Users have the flexibility to choose between U.S. and Canadian currency, ensuring adaptability to different educational settings. Each program is designed with clear, realistic graphics and features an intuitive interface that enhances user experience.

The programs include:

• Counting Coins: Offers four activities—Naming, Matching, Sorting, and Vending Machine—allowing students to develop foundational skills in coin recognition and use.
• Spending Money: Engages students in simulated shopping scenarios where they practice paying for items using computer-generated cash, employing either the exact amount or the next-dollar approach.
• Making Change: This advanced program positions students as store clerks who process purchases and provide accurate change, fostering real-world application of their learned skills.

Dollars and Cents effectively integrates functional activities into math curricula, making it particularly suitable for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

Standout Features:

• Realistic graphics that enhance engagement
• Age-neutral content suitable for a diverse audience
• Speech supports to aid comprehension and communication
• User-friendly interface that promotes ease of use
• Unified management system for streamlined oversight
• Customization options allowing selection of coins and bills for each user
• Choice between U.S. and Canadian currency to cater to user needs
• Accessibility through single or two-switch scanning options