High School Advantage 2004

by Encore

Product Features

• Comprehensive coverage of 10 crucial high school subjects - Biology, Algebra, Physics, Geometry, Chemistry, U.S. History, Spanish, Writing, Trigonometry and World History
• Study 26 essential algebra topics -- master everything from Exponents to Logarithmic Functions
• Numerous exercises and tutorials help advance geometry skills
• Trigonometry lessons are fully illustrated, with pre & post-study test to gauge improvement
• Master the scientific method and understand how life works, with these powerful chemistry & biology lessons

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YGS6
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,768 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #40 in Software > Education & Reference > History
  • #55 in Software > Education & Reference > Secondary Education > Math
  • #65 in Software > Education & Reference > Secondary Education > English & Grammar

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rated 4 out of 5 by Children's Software Revue!

Develop critical skills in 10 core subject areas: Biology, Algebra, Physics, Geometry, Chemistry, U.S. History, Spanish, Writing, Trigonometry, World History. Make learning fun and stimulating with engaging interactive tutors. The comprehensive tools in High School Advantage are guaranteed to help you succeed in school!

Algebra: establish a solid understanding of Algebra and its functions.

• 26 in-depth topics from Exponents to Logarithmic Functions
• Study at your desired pace
• Practice with real-world math challenges
• Create a study program

Geometry: start with the basics of Geometry and advance to more complex topics.

• Multiple chapters from Pyramids to Parallel Lines
• In-depth tutorials with numerous tips & strategies
• Hundreds of challenging practice problems
• Fun interactive games

Trigonometry: absorb Trigonometry concepts through illustrated lessons.

• Covers 24 subjects from Angles to Polar Coordinates
• Gain proficiency through numerous exercises
• Take pre- and post-study tests to see our improvement
• Developed by Math experts

Biology: master the most important facts and theories in Biology.

• Hundreds of key topics including genetics and plant anatomy
• Identify areas of improvement with diagnostic tests
• Study key curriculum content at your own pace
• Appealing, easy-to-use interface

Chemistry: acquire an in-depth knowledge of core chemistry concepts.

• Includes a complete periodic table as well as other reference charts
• Study multiple chapters covering Molecular Conversion & more
• Expand your scientific vocabulary with fun games & crosswords
• Test-taking tips & strategies

Physics: bolster your confidence and have more fun while learning Physics.

• Grasp topics covering energy, force, gravity, sound & much more
• Go through simple, easy-to-understand lessons & illustrations
• Get tips on how to maximize study time
• Helpful quizzes & glossary

English: stimulate your writing skills and create reports that make the grade.

• Use the Idea Creator to find essay topics and create outlines
• Add visual touches to your paper with a library of clip art
• Complete a great report with a polished bibliography
• Write winning papers

Spanish: build your Spanish-speaking skills in a fun & progressive way.

• 15 lessons are introduced by a video tutor in English
• Strengthen your vocabulary with 10,000 words of content
• Electronic flashcards & online quizzes reinforce lessons
• Practice speaking with native Spanish speakers!

U.S. History: witness over 500 years worth of important events in U.S. History.

• Valuable tables & charts including the U.S. Presidents and Constitutional
• Amendments
• The Textbook Correlator aligns the study contents with chapters of your textbook
• Frequent topic quizzes help you assess your level of comprehension
• Learn how the government functions

World History: watch as major world events of the 20th Century unfold in a multimedia presentation.

• Read mini-biographies on 200 of the century's most important leaders
• See news reels of major world events and read major documents
• Access information chronologically, by name or by country
• Over 700 photos, maps and graphs

BONUS: SAT and ACT Test Prep.

• Get the skills you need for the score you want! SAT and ACT Test Prep provide:
• Full-length practice exams
• Detailed question & answer analysis
• Comprehensive math & verbal review
• Guide to college admissions

Product Description

High School Advantage 2004 makes your children more engaged in learning. It features the tutorials and lessons they need, presented in a fun, interactive way -- to improve their academic performances! Understand the workings of the universe when you study physics Master English and Spanish to write great papers and communicate well in two languages Learn how a small group of colonies became a wealthy, powerful nation through studying U.S. History Bonus - SAT and ACT Test Prep to help you get higher test scores & get into college!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Way around memory problem, July 4, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: High School Advantage 2004 (CD-ROM)

Haven't tried this software but had same problem with some other software, the error message: "Director Player 6.0 - This program requires at least 3MB of free virtual memory to run". The only fix is to change your virtual memory settings to something below 500mb or to exactly 4000mb. Of course, I chose 4000mb since I have a large hard drive and almost 1 gig of memory on this pc.

So the full fix is:
From the Windows XP desktop, select the Start button, right-click on the My Computer icon, and select Properties from the resulting menu.

Click on the Advanced tab to bring it forward, and then select the Settings button within the Performance section.

In the Performance Options window, click on the Advanced tab to bring it forward, and then select the Change button in the Virtual Memory section.

Click the Custom size button...
Change the Initial size (MB) setting to 4000
Change the Maximum size (MB) setting to 4000

Select SET to accept the change, which will close the Virtual Memory window. Select OK to close the Performance Options window. And select OK to exit the System Properties window.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Program, August 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: High School Advantage 2004 (CD-ROM)

We really like this program.

Warning: Not XP professioanl compatable but works fine on XP home.

But wonderful for students who need another method for studying.