LearningKeys.com - An Online Interactive Educational System (Active 2002-2014)



(A) Top and Bottom Screen Captures of LearningKeys.com "Home" Page from the Year 2015 (displaying Awards and Domain-For-Sale Notice)








(B) The "About Us" Page from Foundational Years (from 2002 to 2003)



LearningKeys.com 's goal is to develop and provide access to high quality educational services to companies, groups and individuals. We currently offer member-based, customizable educational services in mathematics. We also offer development and deployment services for algorithmic and general educational systems for business, educational, and governmental purposes.

Areas of specialty include:
  • Mathematics
  • Algorithmic Learning Systems
  • Professional/Personal Growth and Education


Services


  1. INTERACTIVE LESSONS. We provide member-based educational services in the area of mathematical expressions. We invite e-mail requests from schools, teachers, tutorial services, and homes schooling organizations regarding (a) participation in our BETA program (see Feature List) or (b) to be added to a mailing list for information on future services. Our member site is available at Member Site.


  2. (a) To request to be part of our BETA program and receive 20 temporary licenses, please state purpose and contact information and send us an e-mail via info@learningkeys.com. There is no guarantee regarding inclusion into our BETA test program. Also, we make no commitment to offer this service. All participation is strictly voluntary and there is no obligation by either party.

    (b) To be added to our mailing list, contact us at busdev@learningkeys.com. Our order information and price list can be viewed at Order Information and Price List.

  3. ALGORITHMIC SYSTEMS. We invite RFP's for the development and maintenance of Internet-based professional development and/or algorithmic learning systems. An example of a current system is available for view at Member Site, is easily customizable to other educational needs and languages. Please see Development Team for further information regarding the background of some of our key development folks. Send RFP's or questions to busdev@learningkeys.com.


  4. COMMERCIAL GATEWAY. We have implemented a commercial market concentrator shopping service which includes links to important educational resources and services. Please visit us at ShoppingKeys.com (Note: CURRENTLY unaffiliated with LearningKeys.com) and, if you like, add this site to your bookmarks. This site serves to provide individuals with FREE access to some of the educational services which we provide. It is our long-term goal to be able to provide FREE math education worldwide In different languages) and support through using our shopping center is one way to help us turn this dream into a reality.


  5. EDUCATIONAL GATEWAY. We are considering developing a gateway to commercial-free services in the area of mathematics. We invite e-mail requests for consideration for inclusion in our gateway. Please see site evaluation Evaluation Criteria  for the kind of sites we would like to hear from.



History & Lesson Features

LearningKeys.com was founded in September, 2002. We have developed a new, completely interactive mathematics learning service designed to support students, teachers, tutorial services and home schooling organizations. It is customizable to support quite a range of algorithmic learning systems.

Math Site Feature List
Imagine this...with a few mouse clicks, you ( teachers, tutors, parents, students ) can create or modify individual, dynamic and interactive lesson plans! Site services provide:

  1. Unlimited Practice Lessons - Each Lesson's Practice Sets Are Newly Generated Upon Use
  2. Individualized Learning Programs - Lesson Sets Can Be Designed At Different Levels
  3. Customizable Lesson Programs - Lesson Sets Can Be Modifed To An Individual's Needs
  4. Individual Performance Tracking - Color-Coded Tracking Happens Automatically Online
  5. Progress Reporting - Lesson-Level E-mail Progress Reports May Be Sent
  6. Progressive Levels of Difficulty - Rate Of Increase In Difficulty Is Up To You
Topics at this time focus on mathematical expressions involving integers and decimals. A demonstration site was launched on February 15, 2003.
Click here for a hands-on demonstration now.


List of Criteria

  1. Structured, Interactive Learning Opportunities
  2. Measurable Learning Outcomes
  3. Capacity for Program Individualization
  4. Overall Design and Usability
  5. Focus, Lack of Diversions
Our evaluation process is based on the above criteria. These are also some of the design criteria for our math services site.

We do not use financial criteria for inclusion of educational sites and may organize sites by at commercial-free (but potential costs) vs. free (but not commercial free). Our eventual goal is to do the homework for our customers and guide them to the best possible match between their learning needs and their financial limitations.

We welcome contact by online educational sites which believe they should be considered for inclusion in our gateway list. Please use commercial-free sites for e-mail regarding commercial-free sites or non-commercial-free sites for other educational sites ensuring that (1) your permission for inclusion, (2) URL, and (3) contact information are specified in the e-mail.



Executive/Development Team

Peter Barth

Peter serves as Program/Project Director, bringing more then twenty years of experience in software development with companies such as BP/Standard Oil, Schlumberger, Deutsche Bank, HealthVISION Corp., and eHealthInsurance.com. He has successfully directed major international software projects in a broad range of environments. He has experience teaching at secondary schools in California, Vermont and New York. Peter currently serves as Adjunct Professor in Information Systems at the University of San Francisco (USF). He has a M.S. in Physics from University of Vermont and a B.S. from State University College of New York at Oneonta.

Ilene Barth

Ilene serves as Product Manager/Analyst. She teaches elementary school in Santa Rosa, California and has prior teaching experience in Richmond, California and Houston, Texas. She is also a Reading Recovery Specialist for her school district. Her oldest daughter is the only woman of her class enrolled in Engineering Physics at UC Berkeley. Her youngest daughter is Editor In Chief for the high school newspaper. Ilene has a B.A. in Sociology from State University College of New York at Oneonta.


Contact Information

Please contact us at
mathaxis@gmail.com (Note: ONLY THIS email address is still active as of December 31, 2015).






(C) A List of Lesson Types and Tutoring Systems Available (Free, without Customization) from Years 2002 to 2014



LearningKeys.com - Comprehensive Lesson List


*** Membership Information ***

Lesson AreaLesson Set Description
Exploring Integers Graphing Integers on a Number Line Start by exploring graphs of integers on a number line. Explore both positive and negative integers progressively from between -5 and +5 to between -20 and +20.
Basic Addition (+) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands between -10 and 10.
Expressions with Addition Move beyond addition of two numbers into addition of 3 to 5 numbers between +/-10.
Basic Subtraction (-) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -10 and 10) and expressions with 3 terms.
More Graphing of Integer Values Now move from graphs of integers on a number line, interpolating poisitions on scales based on +/-20 to +/-100.
Combining Subtraction & Addition Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -20 and 20) and expressions of three terms.
More Subtraction & Addition Get more practice as you work with operands up to +/-100.
Expressions with Addition & Subtraction Work with both positive and negative operands in small and large expressions.
Basic Multiplication (*) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move to positive operands up to 20.
More Multiplication Return to operands no greater than 10. Move quickly into positive and negative operands up to +/-20.
Combining Addition & Multiplication Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -10 and 10.)
Combining Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -10 and 10.)
Expressions with Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication Work with both positive and negative operands in small and large expressions.
Basic Division (/) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move to positive operands up to 20.
More Division Return to operands no greater than 10. Move quickly into positive and negative operands up to +/-20.
Combining Multiplication & Division Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -20 and 20.)
Combining Addition, Multiplication & Division Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -20 and 20.)
Combining All Operations Work directly with both positive and negative operands (+/20).
Expressions with All Operations Start with combining all operations with 3 terms and move into 5 terms.
Expressions with ( )'s More expression practice this time including use of parentheses.
Basic Exponents (^) Use positive and negative exponents with operands between -10 and 10.
Expressions with Exponents Use exponents along with other operators in integer math.
Variable Subsitutions Solving Simple Expressions with Subsitution Start by subsituting values into simple variable expressions utilizing integers.
Solving Complex Expressions with Subsitution Now solve more complex expressions with a variable. Subsitute the value for the variable and then solve the expression.
Exploring Graphs More Graphing Integers on a Number Line Start by exploring graphs of integers on a number line. Explore both positive and negative integers between -50 and 50.
Graphing Points on a Plane Next explore the graphs of integer-valued points on a two-dimensional plane. Explore both positive and negative integers between -100 and 100.
Basic Graphing of Lines Learn how to determine the equation behind various lines either through the origin or vertical.
More on Graphing Lines Learn how to determine the equation behind various lines on planes (range +/-20).
Graphing Simple Parabolas Learn how to determine the equation behind various lines on planes (range +/-20).
Exploring Decimals Basic Addition (+) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands between -10 and 10.
Expressions with Addition Move beyond addition of two numbers into addition of 3 to 5 numbers between +/-10.
Basic Subtraction (-) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -10 and 10) and expressions with 3 terms.
Combining Subtraction & Addition Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -20 and 20) and expressions of three terms.
More Subtraction & Addition Get more practice as you work with operands up to +/-100.
Expressions with Addition & Subtraction Work with both positive and negative operands in small and large expressions.
Basic Multiplication (*) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move to positive operands up to 20.
More Multiplication Return to operands no greater than 10. Move quickly into positive and negative operands up to +/-20.
Combining Addition & Multiplication Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -10 and 10.)
Expressions with Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication Work with both positive and negative operands in small and large expressions.
Basic Division (/) Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move to positive operands up to 20.
More Division Return to operands no greater than 10. Move quickly into positive and negative operands up to +/-20.
Combining Multiplication & Division Start with positive operands only and operands no greater than 10. When comfortable, move directly into both positive and negative operands (between -20 and 20.)
Combining All Operations Work directly with both positive and negative operands (+/20).
Expressions with ( )'s More expression practice this time including use of parentheses.
Exploring Graphical Solutions Solving Equations of the Form 0=BX+C Be introduced to the graphs of points representing solutions to equations. Work on solving the equations in conjunction with the graphically guided tour. (This is more open-ended and thought provoking then previous lessons. Results for these are not tracked.)
Solving Equations of the Form 0=AX^2+ BX+C Now solve quadratics. Be introduced to the graphs of points representing real solutions to equations, when available. Compare your results using the quadratic formula in conjunction with this graphically guided tour. (This is more open-ended and thought provoking then previous lessons. Results for these are not tracked.)


Interactive Tutoring and Practice Modules Description
Integer Expression Tutor Use this to solve integer expressions and be guided step by step towards their solution. This is a ver powerful self-learning tool and includes pictures for basic math step for true beginners as well as detailed explanations for more advanced students Suitable for open-ended exploration and looking for patterns.
Decimal Expression Tutor Use this to solve decimal expressions and be guided step by step towards their solution. This is a ver powerful self-learning tool and includes pictures for basic math step for true beginners as well as detailed explanations for more advanced students Suitable for open-ended exploration and looking for patterns.
Graphical Displays Use this to graph points and lines. Graph points on a number line or two-dimensional space. Graph lines based on equations of the forms Y=C, Y=BX, Y=BX+C, Y=AX^2, Y=AX^2+C, Y=AX^2+BX+C, where A, B, and C are positive and negative integers < 10. Also use this to obtain solutions to linear and quadratic equations. Great tool for open-ended exploration and looking for patterns.
A Simple Counting Applet Learn to count to ten using this simple applet (supported for only select browsers.)






(D) Site Closure Announcement from October, 2014



"Effective October 1, 2014, LearningKeys.com will no longer offer its free, online math lessons and services.

We would like to thank all who have supported our award-winning site for the past twelve, very successful years. During this time, we have had the privilege of serving tens of thousands of students from more than 25 countries."










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