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Editor in Chief Beginning Software. Grades 3-4. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories combine single skills (like capitalization) with guided, gradual instruction and practice that is ideal for younger learners. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 40 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level A2. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level B1. Grades 6-8. Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level B2. Grades 6-8. Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level C1. Grades 9-12+. Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Editor in Chief Software, Level C2 - Grades 9-12+. Editor in Chief Software, Level A1. Grades 4-5. Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. The books and software both use the same stories, errors, and rules. The difference is in the way students edit the stories. Students identify and click on errors in each story. Then they select the category and specific rule that applies to each error, prompting the software to correct the error. On-screen instructions, hints, rules, and answers allow students to work, learn, and succeed independently. Features Provides high-quality independent learning (not "edutainment") with immediate feedback for students and parents. 33 activities; Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play. Quick and detailed instructions; Hints that help students keep learning even if they don't know a rule-no getting stuck. Guide to grammar, usage & punctuation that teaches and reinforces concepts; Saves unfinished games; Self-grading, with printable student data. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7(32-bit)/Vista(32-bit)/ XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 32MB. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Math Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math. Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking (comprehension) skills. Students can’t just scan the story for answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers. Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math is integral to everyday activities. Teaching Support Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains the concept of evidence, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Features: 40 activities; Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers; Self-grading; Printable award certificates and fun reward games; Saves unfinished games; On-screen teaching guide and answer keys; Password protection; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB. Grades 5-6. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Math Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math. Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking (comprehension) skills. Students can’t just scan the story for answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers. Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math is integral to everyday activities. Teaching Support Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains the concept of evidence, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Features: 37 activities; Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers; Self-grading; Printable award certificates and fun reward games; Saves unfinished games; On-screen teaching guide and answer keys; Password protection; System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB. Grades 3-4. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Math Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math. Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking (comprehension) skills. Students can’t just scan the story for answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers. Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math is integral to everyday activities. Teaching Support Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains the concept of evidence, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Features: 44 activities; Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers; Self-grading; Printable award certificates and fun reward games; Saves unfinished games; On-screen teaching guide and answer keys; Password protection; Grades 7-8. From The Critical Thinking Company. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB. Learn More

Memory Challenge! is an easy-to-use but very powerful program for developing and testing visual memory skills. Its beginning through advanced levels of challenge make it useful for students of all ages and abilities. Players use practice, test, and game modes to improve visual memory skills including Visual/delayed recognition; Visual reproduction; Visual sequential memory; Short-term visual memory. The activities look simple, but as students progress to higher levels, Memory Challenge! definitely lives up to its name! Features: On-screen instructions; Unlimited activities; Three modes of play: Practice - Test - Game; Randomly generated patterns ensure a new game with every play; Self-grading - Printable scores & student data; Saves unfinished games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; Grades K-12. From The Critical Thinking Company. RAM: 64MB; Learn More

Mind Benders Software A-1 & A-2. Grades 3-6+. Mind Benders® develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life, problem solving skills. Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together. Teaching Support Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Also includes many other features that allow your child to play and learn with little or no parent time required. Features: 28 activities On-screen detailed hints & solutions; Activities sequenced by difficulty; On-screen and printable instructions; Answer check without showing solutions; Self-tutoring; Self-grading; On-screen and printable student data; Saves unfinished games; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements : Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB;Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM. From The Critical Thinking Company. CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More

Mind Benders Software, Books A3 & A4. Grades 3-6+. Mind Benders® develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life, problem solving skills. Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together. Teaching Support Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Also includes many other features that allow your child to play and learn with little or no parent time required. Features: 28 activities On-screen detailed hints & solutions; Activities sequenced by difficulty; On-screen and printable instructions; Answer check without showing solutions; Self-tutoring; Self-grading; On-screen and printable student data; Saves unfinished games; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements : Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB;Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM. From The Critical Thinking Company. CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More

Mind Benders Software, Books B1 & B2. Grades 7-12+. Mind Benders® develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life, problem solving skills. Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together. Teaching Support Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Also includes many other features that allow your child to play and learn with little or no parent time required. Features: 28 activities On-screen detailed hints & solutions; Activities sequenced by difficulty; On-screen and printable instructions; Answer check without showing solutions; Self-tutoring; Self-grading; On-screen and printable student data; Saves unfinished games; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements : Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB;Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM. From The Critical Thinking Company. CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More

Mind Benders Software, Books B3 & B4. Grades 7-12+. Mind Benders® develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life, problem solving skills. Your child will carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together. Teaching Support Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Also includes many other features that allow your child to play and learn with little or no parent time required. Features: 28 activities On-screen detailed hints & solutions; Activities sequenced by difficulty; On-screen and printable instructions; Answer check without showing solutions; Self-tutoring; Self-grading; On-screen and printable student data; Saves unfinished games; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements : Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB;Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM. From The Critical Thinking Company. CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More

The standards-based critical thinking activities of Reading Detective® develop the analysis, synthesis, and vocabulary skills children need for exceptional reading comprehension. The activities are especially effective at helping children understand more challenging reading concepts such as drawing inferences, making conclusions, determining cause-and-effect, and using context clues to define vocabulary. Students read and analyze short literature passages and stories that include fiction and nonfiction genres. Then they answer multiple-choice questions, citing sentence evidence to support their answers. Beginning level is organized into single-skill units with a concluding mixed-skills unit and provides an introductory lesson for each skill. Teaching Support Includes reports, lesson guidelines, and detailed explanations of answers. Reading and literary analysis skills are based on grade-level standards. Features: Includes 51 activities; Each activity can be done in learning or test mode; Self-tutoring: detailed instructions, hints, and explanations of answers; Printable student scores with diagnostic, comparative, and detailed reports; On-screen teaching guide including skill matrix and answer keys; Self-grading; Saves unfinished activities; Optional password protection; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; 800 x 600 res. or higher; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB; 800 x 600 res. or higher. Grades 5-6. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

The standards-based critical thinking activities of Reading Detective® develop the analysis, synthesis, and vocabulary skills children need for exceptional reading comprehension. The activities are especially effective at helping children understand more challenging reading concepts such as drawing inferences, making conclusions, determining cause-and-effect, and using context clues to define vocabulary. Students read and analyze short literature passages and stories that include fiction and nonfiction genres. Then they answer multiple-choice questions, citing sentence evidence to support their answers. Beginning level is organized into single-skill units with a concluding mixed-skills unit and provides an introductory lesson for each skill. Teaching Support Includes reports, lesson guidelines, and detailed explanations of answers. Reading and literary analysis skills are based on grade-level standards. Features: Includes 62 activities; Each activity can be done in learning or test mode; Self-tutoring: detailed instructions, hints, and explanations of answers; Printable student scores with diagnostic, comparative, and detailed reports; On-screen teaching guide including skill matrix and answer keys; Self-grading; Saves unfinished activities; Optional password protection; Fun reward games; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; 800 x 600 res. or higher; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB; 800 x 600 res. or higher. Grades 3-4. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Revenge of the Logic Spiders helps students apply deeper levels of comprehension and logic to their schoolwork and to standardized and aptitude tests. The game is fun, challenging, and an effective independent learning program. Each activity sharpens reasoning and comprehension through multiple-choice word problems that become progressively more challenging. Each possible answer must be read and analyzed carefully. Only the correct inferences and deductions allow students to escape the hungry spiders. Features: 116 logic problems; Choice of 3 maze sizes; Optional chaser spiders for added challenge; Choice of male/female player; Escape pads let players jump to other parts of the maze; Printable student data; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh®; OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Grades 6-12. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Revenge of the Math Spiders helps students develop mental flexibility with basic operations. Improves their logic, reasoning, and confidence as they build strong math and problem-solving skills. Each level includes progressively more challenging questions that require computation, logic, and mathematical reasoning. Through smart strategy and correct answers, students escape the spiders and take on the next math challenge! Includes addition, subtraction, and place value. Features: 140 activities; Custom setup includes choice of maze size, optional chaser spiders, male or female player; Randomly generated mazes keep games fun and challenging; Collects printable student data; One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Grades 4-6. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Revenge of the Math Spiders helps students develop mental flexibility with basic operations. Improves their logic, reasoning, and confidence as they build strong math and problem-solving skills. Each level includes progressively more challenging questions that require computation, logic, and mathematical reasoning. Through smart strategy and correct answers, students escape the spiders and take on the next math challenge! Includes addition, subtraction, and place value. Features: 140 activities; Custom setup includes choice of maze size, optional chaser spiders, male or female player; Randomly generated mazes keep games fun and challenging; Collects printable student data; One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Grades 7-8. From The Critical Thinking MB RAM. 800 x 600 res. Learn More

Science Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national science standards to prepare your child for more advanced science courses and new assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science. First, students read lessons that include a variety of charts, tables, and graphs. Then, they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the science concepts and develop their reading comprehension, and inferential and deductive thinking skills. Students can't just scan the story for answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and charts, tables, and graphs to explain and support their answers. Teaching Support: Includes teacher and student introductions, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Software Features :45 activities Self-tutoring: for independent study; Self-grading; Saves unfinished activities; Fun reward games; Printable scores and student data; On-screen instructions and hints; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB; Grades 5-6. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Science Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national science standards to prepare your child for more advanced science courses and new assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science. First, students read lessons that include a variety of charts, tables, and graphs. Then, they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the science concepts and develop their reading comprehension, and inferential and deductive thinking skills. Students can't just scan the story for answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and charts, tables, and graphs to explain and support their answers. Teaching Support: Includes teacher and student introductions, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Software Features :41 activities Self-tutoring: for independent study; Self-grading; Saves unfinished activities; Fun reward games; Printable scores and student data; On-screen instructions and hints; Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB; Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+); PowerPC/Intel based Mac; Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 128MB; Grades 3-4. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Word Roots teaches children the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning word elements dramatically improves spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. Word Roots will add hundreds of words to your child's vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing. For each lesson children first learn the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Then they Divide known and unknown words into their elements or assemble elements to form whole words. Match word parts or whole words to their definitions by analyzing their meanings. Apply their new vocabulary in sentences. Teaching Support Includes teaching suggestions and answers. From The Critical Thinking Company. Grades 3-4.

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Word Roots Software, Level A1. Grades 4-12+. Word Roots teaches students the meanings of Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning word elements dramatically improves spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. Word Roots will add hundreds of words to your students' vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing. For each lesson students first learn the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Then they divide known and unknown words into their elements or assemble elements to form whole words. Match word parts or whole words to their definitions by analyzing their meanings. Apply their new vocabulary in sentences. Teaching Support: Includes help and hints, automatic grading, and printable scores. Features: 30 activities. Can be played with or without automatic grading. Self-tutoring for independent study. On-screen and printable instructions. On-screen hints. Self-grading - Printable scores. Saves unfinished games. System Requirements: Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT/98. Media: CD-ROM; CPU: 200 MHz or faster; RAM: 64MB. Single License includes: One CD-Rom with a right to install on 1 computer, basic toll-free technical support. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More