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Bloom's Taxonomy Question Writer Software
SKU: 5590
$29.99Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Writer software provides teachers with an easy way to add higher-order thinking questions to their lessons. Simply select the Bloom’s Taxonomy version (old or new), a subject, and grade range, and then the system walks the teacher through each domain. Teachers can select from the list of sample questions, modify the sample questions, or write questions from scratch. Once a list of questions has been created, the list can be easily exported as a text file that will open in any basic word processing application (e.g. MS Word). Each question list can be saved at any time so it can be completed, modified, or used again as needed. The software supports multiple users so several teachers can use this lesson enriching application. System Requirements Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: Pentium® 4 2.33GHz, Athlon™ 64 2800+, or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+ Intel®) Media: CD-ROM CPU: 1.33GHz or faster RAM: 256MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Beginning Software
SKU: 2450
$25.99Editor 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/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software A1
SKU: 2451
$25.99Editor 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/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software A2
SKU: 2461
$25.99Editor 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; Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software B1
SKU: 2462
$25.99Editor 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/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software B2
SKU: 2485
$25.99Editor 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/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software C1
SKU: 2488
$27.99Editor 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; Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Editor in Chief Software C2
SKU: 2489
$27.99Editor 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/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Math Detective A1 Software
SKU: 2499
$29.99Math 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 cant just scan the story for answersthey 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Math Detective Beginning Software
SKU: 2497
$29.99Math 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 cant just scan the story for answersthey 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher 1-800-458-4849 100% Learn More -
Math Detective Software B1
SKU: 2502
$29.99Math 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 cant just scan the story for answersthey 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 400 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Memory Challenge Software
SKU: 3460
$25.99Memory 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB Learn More -
Mind Benders Software A1 & A2
SKU: 3502
$25.99Mind 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 Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Mind Benders Software A3 & A4
SKU: 2087
$25.99Mind 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 Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Mind Benders Software B1 & B2
SKU: 2088
$25.99Mind 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 Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Mind Benders Software B3 & B4
SKU: 2089
$25.99Mind 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 Netbook versions are available. Please call to place your order. Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.3+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB Learn More -
Reading Detective A1 Software
SKU: 2318
$29.99The 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Reading Detective Beginning Software
SKU: 2100
$29.99The 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Reading Detective Software B1
SKU: 2426
$29.99The standards-based critical thinking activities of Reading Detective® develop the analysis, synthesis, and vocabulary skills students need for exceptional reading comprehension. The activities are especially effective at helping students 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. The B1 level includes mixed-skills throughout and provides an introductory lesson for each skill. Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 500 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Reconstruction to Progressivism Student Book & Instruction/Answer Guide CD
SKU: 4002
$23.99Critical Thinking in United States History uses fascinating original source documents and discussion-based critical thinking methods to help students evaluate conflicting perspectives of historical events. This process stimulates students' interest in history, improves their historical knowledge, and develops their analytical skills for assessment tests. Learn More -
Science Detective A1 Software
SKU: 2660
$29.99Science 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 answersthey 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Science Detective Beginning Software
SKU: 2638
$29.99Science 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 answersthey 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 Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+) PowerPC/Intel based Mac Media: CD-ROM CPU: 200 MHz or faster RAM: 128MB 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher Learn More -
Spider Island - Math I Software
SKU: 4905
$21.99Spider Island™ – Math I develops logical thinking and mathematical reasoning. This fun, fast, and challenging game develops mental flexibility with basic operations. Students try to make their way through a maze while being pursued by math spiders. When a spider catches a player, the player must solve the spider’s math problem to escape. The multiple choice problems help improve students’ logic, reasoning, and confidence as they build strong math and problem-solving skills. Only smart strategy and correct computations allow the player to leave the maze and escape Spider Island™! System Requirements Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: Pentium® 4 2.33GHz, Athlon™ 64 2800+, or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+ Intel®) Media: CD-ROM CPU: 1.33GHz or faster RAM: 256MB Learn More -
Spider Island - Math II Software
SKU: 4949
$21.99Spider Island™ – Math II develops logical thinking and mathematical reasoning. This fun, fast, and challenging game develops mental flexibility with basic operations. Students try to make their way through a maze while being pursued by math spiders. When a spider catches a player, the player must solve the spider’s math problem to escape. The multiple choice problems help improve students’ logic, reasoning, and confidence as they build strong math and problem-solving skills. Only smart strategy and correct computations allow the player to leave the maze and escape Spider Island™! System Requirements Platform: Windows® 7/Vista/XP Media: CD-ROM CPU: Pentium® 4 2.33GHz, Athlon™ 64 2800+, or faster RAM: 128MB Platform: Macintosh® OS X (10.4+ Intel®) Media: CD-ROM CPU: 1.33GHz or faster RAM: 256MB 1-800-458-4849 Learn More -
Switched-On-Schoolhouse Earth Science
SKU: 0845
$94.95Discover God's amazing world with your homeschool teen with the computer-based Switched-On Schoolhouse Earth Science! This ten-unit elective includes quizzes and tests and comes with multimedia-enriched lessons about Earth's formation, structure, interacting systems, and its place within the universe. Made with video clips and games, this Alpha Omega curriculum for grades 8-12 covers topics like rocks, weather, water cycles, the atmosphere, and the solar system! Minimal System Requirements for Switched-On Schoolhouse 2012 Edition: Windows® XP Service Pack 3; Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or higher; 1 GHz or higher processor; 512 MB Memory (RAM); 1 GB hard drive space; 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor, 16-bit color; CD-ROM drive; Adobe® Reader®; Printer recommended; Windows Vista® Service Pack 1; Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or higher; 1 GHz or higher processor; 1 GB memory (RAM) (2GB for 64-bit); 1 GB hard drive space (2GB for 64-bit); 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor, 16-bit color; CD-ROM drive; Adobe® Reader®; Printer recommended; Windows® 7 Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or higher; 1 GHz or higher processor; 1 GB memory (RAM) (2GB for 64-bit); 1 GB hard drive space (2GB for 64-bit); 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor, 16-bit color; CD-ROM drive; Adobe® Reader®; Printer recommended; Attention XP users: You must have Service Pack 3 installed prior to installing Switched-On Schoolhouse 2012 Edition. Attention Vista users: You must have Service Pack 1 installed prior to installing Switched-On Schoolhouse 2012 Edition. Note: These requirements are minimal. Depending on the configuration of your computer, you may find that you need to run SOS on a computer that exceeds these requirements, giving you more memory and a faster processing speed. Windows® Vista® and Windows® 7 Aero users are strongly recommended to use a computer meeting the requirements for optimal performance. Learn More