It is a great mathematical software for children from third grade through college. Students get better understanding of some abstract things about math. There is a section you can try it free and get a feeling of it. Students can start making sense by making connection between numeric and graphic representations. To get sketchpad non expiring license you need to pay$70 for 1-4 computers, but it gets cheaper as more computers are added. There are free webinars. There are also workshops and courses they offer.