A comprehensive learning system for Middle School
[Grades 6 through 8]
Middle School Advantage 2007 was specially developed to supplement classroom
curriculum by including award-winning content that support state standards.
In-depth lessons with sample problems and questions teach, reinforce and track
student progress in the core subjects.
- Math
- English
- U.S. History
- Science
- Typing
- Foreign Languages
Included FREE with Middle School Advantage 2007 as an added bonus is Encyclopedia
Britannica 2006 Ready Reference. Ready Reference is a practical and powerful
tool, covering topics from Art to Geography to Medicine and Politics.
Whether you're wondering where Wall Street got its name or when the excavation
of Pompeii began, Ready Reference has it all! It's the perfect
informational resource.
- 6 Core Subjects Expanding on Key Academic Areas
- 14+ Topics Deliver a Wide Range of Illuminating Content
- 4,500+ Exercises Adapt to Different Learning Levels and Styles
- Track Progress with Quizzes and Tests
- Supports State Standards
- Raise Grades and Increase Test Scores
Mathematics
Over 70 Lessons and 200 Exercises
Build a solid math foundation by mastering the fundamentals.
Pre-Algebra
- Numbers
- Formulas
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Factorization
- Measurements
- Scientific Notation
- Variables
- Word Problems
- Calculating Fractions
- Ratios and Proportions
- Order of Operations
Algebra I
- Functions
- Radicals
- Exponents
- Linear Inequalities
- Absolute Values
Geometry
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Reasoning
- Angles
- Triangles
- Volume
- Surface Area
English
Over 100 Lessons and 2,000 Exercises
A variety of entertaining interactive activities and lessons strengthen Language
Arts aptitude.
Reading
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Root Words
- Comprehension
- Main Ideas and Details
- Topic Sentences
- Summarizing
- Making Predictions
- Making Connections
- Syllables
Vocabulary
- Patterns and Word Families
- Word Definitions
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Homophones
- Homographs
Grammar
- Nouns and Verbs
- Punctuation
- Capitalization
- Adjectives and Adverbs
- Verb Tense
- Subject/Verb Agreement
- Regular and Irregular Plurals
U.S. History
Over 200 Lessons and 50 Video Clips
Students are enlightened to the historical events that have formed our great
nation.
U.S. History
- Colonial America
- The Revolutionary War
- The Civil War
- The Spanish American War
- World Wars I and II
- the Korean War
- The Vietnam War
- Age of Terrorism
Civics
- Presidents
- First Ladies
- The Bill of Rights
- The U.S. Constitution
- The Electoral College
- The Balance of Powers
- Political Parties
Science
Over 300 Images and 40 Video Clips
Narrations, photographs, audio visual elements, animated sequences and slide
shows illustrate the different aspects of communication amongst different
species of fish, amphibians, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals and plants.
The Science of Nature
- Territorial Dominance
- Group Identity
- Social Standing
- Courtship
- Hunting and Gathering
- Parenting and Offspring
Typing
Over 15 Lessons and 7 Exercises
Learn standard keyboard techniques with award-winning Mavis Beacon.
Keyboarding Skills
- Customizable Lessons
- English and Spanish Instructions
- Correct Finger Positioning
- Speed and Progress Tracking
- Ergonomic Tips and Exercises
- Typing Dictation Practice
- Fun, Skill-Building Games
- 10-Key Drills
Foreign Languages
Over 1,000 Key Words and Phrases
Learn basic vocabulary and sentence structure in Spanish, French, German and
Italian. Each one comes complete with the Native Speak pronunciation
flashcard system.
Communication
- Greetings
- Family Members
- Numbers
- School
- Parts of the Body
- Clothing
- Food and Beverages
- Dates and Times
- Furniture
- Travel Dining Out
- Shopping
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