January 27, 2004

By: Art Rowe
Website: http://www.1st-in-toys.com

Web Site Exclusively Dedicated To Solving Math Problems

Math.com, www.Math.com, the first-ever online math resource for everyone announced its official launch today, with hundreds of thousands of users already online getting math help. The Company reports that with no advertising or promotion, Math.com's first month of test operations generated more than 850,000 page views and nearly one half million unique users. Math.com already has acquired more than 24,000 registered members since going live.

The huge demand for a virtually un-promoted Web site reinforces the tremendous unmet need for math assistance at all ages. said Sylvia Martinez, vice president, Education & Development, Math.com. Our website offers math help not only for students, but also for everyday math problems like calculating mortgages or recipe conversions, she explained.

Reinforcing Math.com's goal of becoming the Internet's premiere math site, Math.com is announcing unlimited access to 60 free lessons covering everyday math, algebra and geometry. These lessons are unmatched in their scope and interactivity, with extensive use of multimedia, practice workouts and real-world examples. In addition, Math.com offers users a deep selection of math content and services including: homework help, reference sources, tools and tutoring services; assessment testing, test preparation solutions; interactive math games, lesson plans for teachers, advice for parents, and math solutions for business and everyday uses; a Math.com store, featuring top selling math books, software, calculators and classroom materials; and finally, the community area that will offer free email, homepages and discussion groups.

The Internet offers unprecedented opportunities to move education beyond the confines of classroom walls, said Dr.Karen Billings, PhD, who is on the Math.com advisory board. From students looking for homework help to adults who left the classroom years ago, math is a subject that is both loved and hated but essential, she continued. It's a revolutionary idea that math help via Math.com is continually available to users around the world, regardless of age or income.

The Company is targeting students, teachers, parents and adults with Internet access. According to Jupiter Communications, by 2002 there will be 38.5 million kids under the age of 18 online -- and of those, students account for the largest demographic. In a 1999 Interactive Week magazine study, the most common use of the Internet among five to 17 year-olds was found to be homework. In addition, International Data Corporation predicts that Web-based learning, already a $1.1 billion industry, will reach $9.3 billion by 2003.

"By concentrating on one subject we are able to provide a richer, more compelling experience with tools and services that are tailored for math," said Michael Wegmann, vice president of Business Development, Math.com. "We intend to make the most of this demand through alliances and partnerships with educational, technology and consumer companies," he said. To date, Math.com has secured agreements with Ask Jeeves, Tutornet.com, Tutor 2000, MediaSeek Technologies and Vstore, with more deals pending.

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