Math Advantage 2004

by Encore

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YGS5
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,413 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Develop critical skills in 10 core subject areas. Make learning fun and stimulating with engaging interactive tutors. The comprehensive tools in Math Advantage are guaranteed to help you succeed in school.

Pre-Algebra Build a fundamental knowledge base in Algebra.

• 49 topics from Fractions to Real Numbers
• Informative, interactive tutorials make learning easy and fun
• Reference a useful glossary of math terms
• Reinforce lessons with chapter notes

Algebra I Expand your familiarity with algebraic formulas and build your math confidence.

• Develop problem solving skills that will help you with algebra.
• Topics from Real Numbers to Linear Equations are covered
• Intriguing and useful real-world math challenges
• Study at your desired pace

Algebra II Get ahead with a thorough understanding of advanced Algebra.

• 26 in-depth topics from Exponents to Logarithmic Functions
• Printable individual progress reports
• Engaging exercises and tricky puzzles challenge you
• Practice with real-world problems

Geometry Develop a strong foundation in geometry principles.

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

Trigonometry Understand the rules & reasoning behind Trigonometry.

• Covers 24 topics from Angles to Polar Coordinates
• Includes detailed narration and a cross-linked reference library
• Progress analysis, graphics & hundreds of problems
• Developed by Math experts

Pre-Calculus Advance from the basic building blocks of calculus to more complex topics.

• Covers 18 topics from Independent Variables to Derivatives
• Multiple lessons and practice problems
• Animations and simulations help with the most complex theories
• Build confidence and sharpen your skills

Calculus Absorb core calculus concepts through illustrated lessons.

• 43 topics including Differentials to Integrals
• Quizzes and "smart" exams provide hundreds of problems
• Includes a comprehensive self study guide
• Discover helpful hints & solutions

Statistics Make statistics simple with this step-by-step statistics tutorial.

• 42 topics from Descriptive Statistics to Hypothesis Testing
• Hundreds of problems with hints and solutions
• Diagnostic tests help you track your progress
• Printable progress reports

Real World Math Prepare yourself for the future by starting a snack food venture.

• Apply math skills in a real world setting
• Manage inventory, create budgets and analyze data
• Find out what information you need and who to get it from
• Gain practical knowledge

Business Math Manage the construction of a swimming pool or spa!

• Be a contractor and go through six stages of construction
• Apply basic principles of pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
• Designed for people interested in developing their business sense
• Includes an on-screen mentor to guide you.

Make Study Time – Fun Time!

• Gain educational rewards through engaging activities
• Play while you learn with critical skill-building exercises
• Stimulate your mind with challenging problems to solve
• Reinforce lessons with animations, video and/or sound

Enhance Your Performance:

• Improve grades and test scores
• Raise your comprehension of core subjects
• Increase your knowledge in areas of interest
• Gain resources to add to homework and reports
• Infinite Problem Generator

The Advantage Promise: Advantage is the #1 best-selling line of multi-subject products on the market. It is the only line to provide 10 core subjects in each product and provide a guarantee. Not only is Advantage the #1 choice, it makes learning exciting! With Advantage, all students can succeed in school.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No Technical Problems Here, But Title is Still Underwhelming, August 25, 2003

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Sunnyside "Sunnyside" (Astoria, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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

You know how a lot of games out there are just recycled stuff from the 8-bit days, only with better graphics? This software would have been quite adequate back in the 8-bit days, but in the 21st Century it adds absolutely nothing new to the experience...it's straightforward, which may sound like a postitive characteristic, but so is one of them dry, old texts still in circulation in our run-down inner-city public schools...the games are fairly interesting, but the remaining little bit of "multimedia" is disappointing, nothing imaginative at all...generally speaking, I do not recommend this product -- it's worth only $15 at most. One last note: I have not had any technical difficulties on my WinXP Home laptop. The installation was a little strange (each subject [i.e., algebra, trig, etc.] had to be installed separately), but so far ("so far" because I don't know how much of this boredom I can take -- again, it's just slightly better than rummaging through a textbook and workbook on your own) everything runs fine, if not interestingly so...I do hope they think out of the box for next year's edition: due to a lack of space, I can't go into details, but there is a much better, more interesting, and ultimately much more enlightening way of presenting and teaching mathematics than this, which seems like a straightforward "port" out of some textbook, almost like the kind of generic, unimaginative, half-baked stuff one might find on a CD included in some texts these days, to cash in on the "multimedia 'bug'"....

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Math Advantage 2004, July 29, 2003

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C. Brewer (Ft. Thomas, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Math Advantage 2004 (CD-ROM)

I wholeheartedly recommend that users with Windows XP DO NOT PURCHASE THIS SOFTWARE. It doesn't work on my Windows XP system. Their tech support is woefully inadequate, and their customer service poor. Encore is just selling junk!

Here's a follow up to my original review: Encore's Tech Support finally replied to my week-old tech support request concerning the fact that not one of the CDs would run on my computer, but only after I left a relatively nasty email with their sales department. Unbelievable as it sounds, they are telling me that I must modify my Window's virtual memory (cache) file size every time I use their software. Now, virtual memory is automaticaly set by Windows for best performance, usually at 1.5 to 2x the amount of physical RAM. In other words, if you have 128 MB of RAM, your Windows OS will set virtual memory at 256 MB. I personally have 1 GB of RAM, so Windows sets virtual memory to 1536 MB. I have great performance with this setting. Anything less and I lose performance because Windows spends a lot of time swapping code from RAM to disk. As I said earlier, Encore recommends that I change the virtual memory setting each time I want to use Math Advantage 2004 (which, by the way, requires a reboot of my computer). Isn't it obvious to Encore that end-users might not want their kids to be mucking about in system settings.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars $40 + junk = angry customer, June 14, 2004

By A Customer

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

This is a faulty and buggy piece of software. It will not run on my PC (XP Home)without me changing my Virtual Memory from 1000 mb to 200 mb...what an absurdity! The developer offers no solution other than to change my VM everytime I want to use their software.

Well, forget it. They're not the only game in town.