Supercharge your child's math skills

Product Information

Developed by educational experts of Weekly Reader Publishing, The Weekly Reader High School & SAT Math Learning System provides a complete and proven system for accelerated learning. Lessons are taught using revolutionary multi-sensory technology that includes interactive questions, cutting-edge graphics, video, and audio.  It is fully integrated enabling fast, easy access to lessons through one menu.  The high quality content includes lessons, activities, games, audio books, videos and reference materials.  The exams let you monitor the progress, and they can be printed or taken directly on the computer.  Designed for grades nine through twelve, Mastering High School & SAT Math includes SAT Prep.

Learning should be positive, enjoyable, and inspirational.  That is what Weekly Reader Publishing has brought to the nation's classrooms for more than a century.  The Weekly Reader Magazines make learning fun and help teachers meet standards with students in grades Pre-K to 12.  These award-winning periodicals cover social studies, English/language arts, science, reading.  Now, you can enjoy the Weekly Reader Learning System on your computer.

Unique Advantages

See how The Learning System fits in with your unique educational requirements.

• Learning System for Parents
  By taking a look at your student's syllabus or working closely with their teacher, you can understand which subjects could be supplemented by the Learning System. This is why parental participation is not only encouraged, but highly recommended.  It is also recommended that you understand which areas of their homework can be supplemented by noting which subjects are being taught in their class. The product is not intended to replace school curriculum, but rather expand on it and act as an accessory tool to building your child’s knowledge.  Using the Learning System software has been shown to not only improve grades, but to also encourage independent study habits. Narration, video, and audio in all subjects will adapt to any sort of learning style, and actually compliments learning disabilities by providing those three options. Use Audio Books of your student learns best through listening, watch video presentations if your student learns best by example, or read through a titles chapter’s if your student learns best through reading.
  
• Learning System for Home Schoolers
  The Learning System offers great content to reinforce the curriculum used by home schoolers. The software covers key topics at all grade levels to ensure that home-schooled children get a complete and comprehensive education.  The benefits of a supplementary tool as an accessory to home school curriculum are immense. For instance, if there is a subject that your child is experiencing difficulty in, what better way to reinforce their knowledge with complete video demonstrations, comprehensive narrations, and images to spark their imagination.  Even if your child is not experiencing any trouble with understanding their studies, the benefits of the Learning Systems are that they provide information centered on each subject to provide a fuller understanding of what is being learned. Your student may even learn something that they did not know before!
  
• Learning System In the Classroom
  The combination of video, audio and images all on one computer will create a positive and independent environment. A student could access the materials in private, in a group setting, or even in a class room setting; making this software perfect for class projects as well.  As confidence is built by understanding, good self-study habits will follow!

Key Benefits

Begin learning in seconds
Simply load the DVD and start learning.  No installation and set-up required.

• Start a lesson by simply pointing and clicking on a subject - such as "Trigonometry."
• Get ready for the SAT and maximize test scores with a special section that includes practice questions and tests.

Lessons become real with teacher/student audio dialogues
Each lesson comes alive and becomes more memorable with audio tracks featuring dialogue between teacher and student.  It's almost like being in the classroom.

• Unique "multi-sensory" approach - teaching through audio, video and print - engages students on multiple levels, helping them learn more, faster.
• Dynamic, interactive video lessons help students understand complex mathematical concepts by showing, step by step, how to solve many challenging problems.

Monitor progress with built-in quizzes
Quizzes integrated with each lesson let help students and parents evaluate progress - and then track overall results on a special Progressive Report page.

• A special crash course in the Rapid Calculation Method gives students proven techniques for solving complex arithmetic problems in seconds without a pencil and paper.
• The Weekly Reader Learning System works where it counts - in better test scores

Get a head start in preparing for the SAT
Included is a special crash course in the Rapid Calculation Method.  This innovative technique, developed by mathematicians and computer scientists, enables students to solve complex arithmetic problems in seconds without using a pencil and paper.  It's a valuable skill that will give your child an extra edge in school and for years to come.

Skills Learned

• Algebra I
• Algebra II
  Geometry
• Calculus
• Trigonometry
• Statistics and Probability
• Computer Skills (Excel)
• JAVA Programming
• SAT Preparation
• Rapid Calculation Method

Educational Feature

• Improves standardized test scores
• Builds essential math skills
• Teaches valuable time-saving techniques
• Helps students succeed on the SAT
• Provides excellent preparation for college level work
• Includes SAT Prep

Windows Requirements

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista 
• DVD-ROM drive
• Sound System
• Minimum resolution 1024 x 768

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS X 
• DVD-ROM drive
• No disk space required
• No installation required 
• Sound System
• Minimum Resolution 1024 x 768