Middle School Advantage 2004

A comprehensive learning system for Middle School



Welcome to an exciting learning system for grades six through eight. Middle School Advantage is the #1 choice for Middle School Students.  This comprehensive product presents 10 core subjects in a stimulating and fun environment. With Advantage, all students can succeed in school.  The premier educational system for middle school excellence. Make learning fun and stimulating with engaging interactive tutors. The comprehensive set of tools in Middle School Advantage is geared toward helping you succeed in school!



Includes 10 Core Subjects:

• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Spanish
• Reading
• Typing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• U.S. History
• Life Science

Included FREE with Middle School Advantage 2004 as an added bonus is Microsoft Excel Interactive Tutor.  Get the most out of Microsoft Excel XP with an incredible tutoring program. The on-screen coach will walk you through the basics of this indispensable spreadsheet program that will help you while in school and well after you graduate.

• Based on standard Middle School curriculum
• Adaptable to different learning styles and levels
• Stunning 3D images, animations and audio
• Thousands of step-by-step lessons
• Improve test scores and grades
• Supplement classroom study with engaging tutors
• Identify strengths and track progress
• Hand in polished papers and reports

Pre-Algebra

• Enhance your basic skills with interactive, in-depth tutorials.
• Multiple topics from fractions to place value
• Audio Instructions walk you through each step
• Review your scores and determine areas of additional focus

Algebra

• Learn powerful and effective problem-solving strategies
• Solve linear equations, learn how to graph and more
• A fun, animated tutorial, guides you through each lessons
• Progress reports help you track your improvement

Geometry

• Reinforce your understanding of basic shapes through fun games
• Study 25 subject areas from Quadrilaterals to Theorems to Polynomials
• Full color, animated visuals
• Apply your knowledge to 28 real world problems

U.S. History

• Witness America's growth from 1789 through the present
• Topics cover key historical events such as the Civil War and more
• Multiple choice quizzes test your knowledge
• Additional research resources provided through Web sites and book lists

Life Science

• Discover the intricate workings of the human body
• 25 fully rotating 3D models in a multimedia presentation
• Hundreds of detailed, full-color illustrations
• Extensive search and cross-referencing functions

Typing

• Boost your keyboard and 10-key skills with fun activities
• Enjoy 8 games and interesting practice articles
• Hand guides show the correct finger positions
• Design your typing plans to personalize your experience

Vocabulary

• Increase our word power by adding to your vocabulary
• Gain command over new levels of word complexity
• Exercise your knowledge with engaging crossword puzzles
• Fun quizzes and word search games supplement the lessons

Grammar

• Write more effective reports by learning the rules of grammar
• Reference useful tables and charts explaining sentence structures
• Noun types, verb tenses and more are covered in dozens of chapters
• Check your progress with frequent quizzes

Reading

• Browse through beloved works of literature from fables to poetry
• Add over 2,000 unabridged texts to your library
• Instantly search or access any selected word across all texts
• Enhance your papers with quotes from renowned authors

Spanish

• Learn to speak Spanish easily with a highly effective visual method
• Phrases spoken by native speakers with over 800 color pictures
• Develop key language skills: Comprehensions, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• 22 lessons with 12 fun activities in each

• Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP
• Pentium 266MHz processor
• 32MB RAM
• 400MB Free Hard Disk space
• 4X-CD ROM Drive
• 800 x 600 / 256 Color Video Card
• 16-bit Windows compatible sound card