Elementary School Advantage 2008

A comprehensive learning system for Elementary School 

[Grades 1 - 5]

Product Information

Elementary School Advantage 2008 delivers the most award-winning content aligned with classroom curriculum. Get the best results with over 1,600 lessons and 2,000 exercises in the core subjects.  Take advantage of a premier educational tool that offers state standards-driven content to increase scores in key subject areas.

A Complete Student Resource Center now on DVD with 10 core subjects along with after school extras including PC games and more!


Skills Learned

• Math
• Reading and Writing
• Vocabulary
• Phonics and Grammar
• U.S. History
• Geography
• Biology
• Earth Science
• Spanish
• Typing

Product Features

• 10 Core Subjects Expanding on Key Academic Areas
• 1,600+  Lessons Deliver Easy-to-Understand Concepts and Tutorials
• 2,000+  Exercises Adapt to Different Learning Levels and Styles
• Study Tools
• Supports State Standards
• Student Planner
• After School Extras for today's students include music, PC games, mobile games, ringtones

Educational Features

Mathematics
Over 46 lessons and 915 exercises
Develop the fundamental concepts and secure a solid math foundation with entertaining activities, colorful animations and exciting lessons.

Basic Math 

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Exponents
• Graphing
• Word Problems

Advanced Math

• Square Roots
• Cube Roots
• Numeration
• Measurements
• Logic
• Reasoning
• Rounding
• Estimation

Reading, Writing, Phonics, Grammar and Vocabulary
Over 80 lessons and 1,700 exercises
Build confidence with skills gained from illuminating lessons, fun activities and interactive games.

Spelling and Vocabulary

• Spelling Rules
• Spelling Strategies
• Letter Combination
• Phonics
• Syllables
• Prefixes and Suffixes

Phonics and Grammar

• Nouns and Verbs
• Verb Tense
• Vowels and Consonant Sounds
• Adjectives and Pronouns
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Digraphs and Diphthongs

Reading and Writing

• Comprehension
• Fiction and Non-Fiction
• Possessive & Punctuation
• Sentence and Story Construction
• Story and Letter Writing

Science
Over 65 lessons and 275 exercises 
A fun-filled research adventure investigating Earth, space, living things, energy and Matter.  Extensive scientific illustrations and colorful animations bring the scientific world to life.

Earth Science

• Weather
• Properties of Air
• Motion
• Habitats
• Living Things

Biology

• Skeleton and Muscle
• Cardiovascular System
• Human Development
• The Solar System
  • Planets
  • Space
  • Galaxies

Social Studies
Over 350 Glossary Terms and 12 Mini Movies
Explore the West, and survive the frontier in this trailblazing simulation of history and real-life survival skills.

U.S. History (West)

• Oregon
• California
• Utah
• Kansas
• New Mexico
• Missouri
• Illinois

Spanish
Over 50 lessons and 230 exercises
Begin to build an understanding of basic Spanish language skills and learn the fundamentals of communication.

Language Skills

• Alphabets
• Numbers
• Greetings
• Objects
• Words and Phrases

Typing
Over 45 lessons and 3 levels of difficulty
Keyboarding is a fundamental skill that every student should possess.  Stimulating lessons, enjoyable challenges, and exciting practice games make it easy to master essential skills.

Helpful Typing Tools include:

• Practice Tests and Drills
• Ergonomic Tips and Techniques
• Proper Keyboard Techniques
• 10 Keypad
• Speed and Accuracy Games

Add Bonus

Included FREE as an added bonus, you will receive Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition.  The Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition sets the stage for a lifelong journey of learning.  Enjoy this awesome homework resource, featuring the Encyclopedia Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, thousands of photographs, video and audio clips and historical timelines.  Includes the Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary.



Windows Requirements

• Windows 2000 SP4, XP (Home and Pro) SP2, Vista
• Pentium III or faster processor
• 256 MB of RAM
• 480MB free Hard Disk space (If needed Internet Explorer requires an additional 50 MB hard-disk space)
• 8X DVD-ROM drive
• 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 recommended) 16-bit color Video Card
• QuickTime 6.5 or later (not Included)
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher
• Printer support: works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows
• 33.6 Kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access