Put the power of the system behind your child's education

Product Information

Developed by educational experts of Weekly Reader Publishing, The Weekly Reader Mastering Elementary School 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 one through five, Mastering Elementary School works on iPod and iPod nano - great for portable learning-on-the-go!

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

Load a disc and the learning begins
Simply load a Weekly Reader Learning System disc into your computer's DVD drive.  In seconds, the menu appears.  Click on a subject and the lesson automatically starts.

• The lesson begins by just pointing and clicking on a subject - such as "Fractions" or "Multiplication".
• Learn on the go, any time, any where, by loading lessons on an iPod or iPod nano.

Proven "multi-sensory" approach
Using a powerful and proven combination of audio, video, images and print, the Weekly Reader Learning System engages a child's mind through the senses - a technique well known for effectively developing literacy skills.

• After a lesson, take the quiz on the computer - with results automatically recorded on a special Progress Report page.
• Or print out the quiz and take it on paper, and have a parent handle the scoring.

Integrated quizzes work as learning tools
Learning System quizzes reinforce what has been learned and reveal areas that need added study.  An integrated Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides valuable support during study and quizzes.

• To get the big picture, check the special Progress Report page to track progress and see where improvement is needed.
• Then watch the results show up where it counts - in better test scores.

Progress Report tracks results
A valuable tool for parents, this page shows how many times a child has viewed and worked on different lessons.  It also lists all tests results.  In this way, parents can instantly see where a child is doing well or needs extra work.

• Printable worksheets are perfect when a computer isn't handy, such as on vacations, in the car while traveling or waiting for a meal at a restaurant.
• 101 Barron's Booknotes are a perfect study aid and include a detailed analyses of plot, character, and the literary qualities of each literary work.

Skills Learned

Math

• Basic Math Review
• Beginning Math Vocabulary
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Geometry
• Pre-Algebra
• Learning to use Graphs
• Learning about Sorting and Grouping
• Learning to use a Calendar
• Charts, Graphs and Diagrams

Geography

• U.S. Geography
• The 50 States
• People, Heritage and Environment

Science

• Physical Science
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Space
• Health 
• Science

History

• U.S. History
• World History

English

• Grammar
• Literature
• Writing
• 101 Barron's Booknotes

Educational Feature

• Improves grades and increases standardized test scores
• Helps with homework
• Builds learning skills
• Promotes enthusiasm for education
• Encourages independent study habits
• Learn on the go - works with iPod (5G), iPod nano

Windows Requirements

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

For iPod Windows:

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista
• DVD-ROM drive
• iTunes 7 or later
• QuickTime 7.1.1 or later
• No installation necessary

Macintosh Requirements

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

For iPod Mac: 

• Mac OS X
• DVD-ROM drive
•  iTunes 7 or later
• QuickTime 7.1.1 or later
• No installation necessary