ClueFinders 3rd Grade [OLD VERSION]

by The Learning Company

Product Features

• Take a clue-searching trek into the depths of the rain forest
• Explore 30 exciting interactive games and exercises
• Build third-grade skills in math, language, science, geography, and more
• 4 levels of difficulty; detailed help features; built-in progress reports
• Mystery Mansion Arcade CD-ROM included; for ages 7 to 9+

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004UB5G
• Item model number: 379539
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,028 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #43 in Software > Children's Software > Early Learning
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The ClueFinders series of educational games takes children through several years of development, so they can learn as they get older following the adventures of familiar characters. ClueFinders 3rd Grade Adventures is aimed at the youngest age group, and is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years.

The game scenario is easy to follow. Dr. Pythagoras, the uncle of one of the ClueFinders, has disappeared from the rain forest. Animals are going missing, too. The young adventurers need to find the keys to an ancient city to work out what is going on, and to free Dr. Pythagoras. The keys are hidden in puzzles in two corners of the rain forest.

As our adventurers progress through the rain forest, they encounter these puzzles and more, which they must solve if they are to be successful. ClueFinders 3rd Grade Adventures teaches skills in math, logic, language arts, science, and geography, though it firmly wraps its educational content in these puzzles so you hardly notice that you are learning while you play.

There are four difficulty levels, and a document for parents explains how each of the puzzles works at each difficulty level. As an added bonus, a second CD, the Adventure Kit, provides a range of additional software, including a kit for setting up your own friends' adventuring club. --Sandra Vogel

Product Description

Venture deep into the rain forest and learn a fullyear of 3rd grade skillsProduct InformationJungle animals are disappearing and a world-famous scientist has suddenlyvanished. Rain forest creatures fear that an ancient monster may have returned.Trek into the depths of the jungle with the ClueFinders to solve the mystery!Learn reading math science geography and more as you search for clues in thisspellbinding adventure.Product Features 30 Interactive Activities 75+ Skills Covered 4 Skill Levels Detailed Help Progress ReportsSkills LearnedMath Addition  Subtraction Multiplication Division Word Problems Using MoneyLanguage Arts Reading  Vocabulary Parts of Speech Grammar Synonyms AntonymsScience Life Science Earth Science Physical ScienceUS Geography State Capitals Read Maps Use LegendsProblem Solving Use Logic Find Patterns Organize Data Test HypothesesUnique AdvantagesNow with the new A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology! A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology is a dynamic system that continuallyadjusts the program to match each player's growing abilities. A.D.A.P.T.effectively builds skills confidence and a lifelong love of learning.A. Assesses Abilities - A fun activity assesses each player'sskills. It then starts the learning adventure at the right skill levelin each program area.D. Develops Skills - Each activity is tailored to each player'sindividual progress.A. Adjusts Levels - Skill levels are automatically adjusted tomatch each player's growing abilities so learning is always stimulatingnever frustrating.P. Provides Help - The program's characters act as personal tutorsoffering detailed learning help when needed.T. Tracks Progress - Every skill is monitored to pinpoint strengthsand weaknesses. A.D.A.P.T. helps players make progress in the areas theyneed the most.Windows System Requirements Pentium 90 MHz+ Windows 95 98 2000 Me XP Vista Windows 7

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cluefinders 3rd Grade Adventures, August 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: ClueFinders 3rd Grade [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

Our daughter's school recommended this program for children entering 3rd grade. My child and I spent all summer working on this together. It was great quality time for her and me. More importantly, it was something she looked forward to doing (which is a tall order for an 8-year old on summer vacation). It focused on sharpening thinking and problem solving skills. I was pleased with the simplicity of the graphics as it kept the computer speeding along and time was not wasted loading glitz and glitter. I can't recommend this enough to parents concerned with their child's education.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mathra Mystery, March 13, 2002

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Rosanne (nz) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ClueFinders 3rd Grade [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

My children all enjoyed this game.
The puzzles are well designed and have a wide skill range and a wide variety. There are 22 different puzzles which cover a wide subject range.
The only fault I could find was the fact that when you completed a puzzle you had to move to the next screen and then back again to be able to play it again, especially as you need to complete each puzzle two or three times.
The other fault was that when you completed a game unless you started a new game immediately you would find the levels were set back at easy.
It is an excellent game which the children enjoy, the highest levels are hard enough for an adult to enjoy, while younger children can cope well with the easy levels.
Children do need to be able to read reasonably well to play.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, April 26, 2002

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WKC (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ClueFinders 3rd Grade [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

Last week my son announced that he "hated" math. This week, his school sent this software home for summer use. My son's last words as I put him to bed tonight were "Can I play Cluefinders as soon as I get up in the morning?" AND he thinks the math section is the greatest! We've tried a variety of educational software over the past 4-5 years and I can't remember any that my sons have enjoyed more!! This is a keeper. I would highly recommend it!!!