Middle School Advantage 2004

by Encore

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YGS7
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,681 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #53 in Software > Education & Reference > History
  • #81 in Software > Education & Reference > Secondary Education > English & Grammar
  • #82 in Software > Education & Reference > Secondary Education > Math

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rated 4.1 out of 5 by Children's Software Revue!

Develop critical skills in 10 core subject areas: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Typing, Life Science, U.S. History, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Spanish. Make learning fun and stimulating with engaging interactive tutors. The comprehensive set of tools in Middle School Advantage is guaranteed to help you succeed in school!

Pre-Algebra: enhance your basic math skills with in-depth, interactive tutorials.

• Self-paced learning on multiple topics from Fractions to Place Value
• Audio instructions walk you through each step
• Review your performance and determine areas of additional focus
• Study with a step-by-step guide.

Algebra: learn powerful and effective problem-solving strategies.

• Solve linear equations, learn how to graph and more
• A fun, animated tutorial guides you through each lesson
• Progress reports help you track your improvement
• 28 self-paced lessons

Geometry: reinforce understanding of basic shapes through fun visualization games!

• Study 25 subject areas From Quadrilaterals to Theorems to Polynomials
• Full color, animated visuals
• Apply your knowledge to 28 real world problems
• Tons of challenging practice problems

Typing: boost your keyboard and 10-key skills immediately with fun activities!

• Enjoy 8 games and interesting practice articles
• Hand guides show you the correct finger positions
• Design your own typing plans to personalize your experience
• Increase speed and accuracy

Life Science: discover the intricate workings of the human body with an amazing multimedia tour.

• 25 fully rotating 3D models in a multimedia presentation
• Hundreds of detailed, full-color illustrations
• Extensive search function and cross-referencing
• An amazing visual tutor

U.S. History: witness America’s growth from 1789 through the present.

• Topics cover key historical events such as the Civil War and more
• Multiple choice quizzes test your knowledge
• Additional research resources provided through web sites and & book lists
• Hundreds of photos, maps & charts

Vocabulary: increase your word power by adding to your vocabulary.

• Gradually gain command over new levels of word complexity
• Exercise your knowledge with engaging crossword puzzles
• Fun quizzes and word search games supplement the lessons
• Learn 800 impressive words

Grammar: write more effective reports by learning the rules of grammar!

• Reference useful tables & charts explaining sentence structures
• Noun types, verb tenses & more are covered in dozens of chapters
• Check your progress with frequent quizzes and a diagnostic test
• Includes helpful hints & strategies

Reading: browse through beloved works of literature from fables to poetry.

• Add over 2,000 unabridged texts to your library
• Instantly search or access any selected word across all texts
• Punctuate your writing with quotes from renowned authors
• Fully animated interface

Spanish: learn to speak Spanish easily with a highly effective visual method.

• Phrases spoken by native speakers with over 800 real-life color pictures
• Develop key language skills: Comprehension, Reading, Speaking & Writing
• 22 lessons with 12 fun activities in each
• Award-winning teaching method

BONUS: Microsoft Excel Interactive Tutor.

Get the most out of Microsoft Excel 2000 with an incredible tutoring program. The on-screen coach will walk you through the basics of this indispensable spreadsheet program that will help you while in school and well after you graduate.

Product Description

Develop critical skills in 10 core subjects presented in a fun environment. Covers: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Spanish, Reading, Typing, Grammar, Vocabulary, U.S. History, and Life Science.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy Advantage Middle School 2004 -Encore softerware!!, March 17, 2004

By 

Cindy (CA) - See all my reviews

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

I purchased it, I'm going to return it tomorrow.

If you just purchase it, you probably want to return it. (Check out their Math CD quiz, it is mix up, they give out wrong answers, how that help your kids learn anything from them?)

After I purchased Advantage Middle School 2004 for my brother who is in 6th grade, I tried on the software to test out, especially on the Math CD that included in the package. I already FOUND 4 of the quiz multiple choice questions' answers do not match with the real answer, for example: when you click for your answer, let's say: "B", the software will tell you, "you answer is wrong, the correct answer should be "C"," so you click on the solution they provided at the bottom of your screen to find out why, they give out the solution to the question, the answer is, let's say: 3/4, which is the multiple choice "B", not "C". IT DOESN'T MATCH, they give out Wrong information. And ONE OF THE QUESTION HAS TOTALLY THE WRONG SOLUTION. I'm very mad when I find out about this. I called the customer service, they say it is a technical problem, they want me to call their tech person, I didn't call yet, which I don't think it is something they can help me over the phone. But the important thing is: ON THE FRONT OF THE SOFTWARE PACKAGE says:"already sold one million copies." My god! There's probably one million kids out there using their software for study. What do you think as a parent or guardian? What should we do about this? Is there anyone knows how to stop them from selling this software? Or recall the product? I'm sure there's lot of people do not know about this yet!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Great!!, April 25, 2004

By A Customer

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

I have the Elementary Advantage, and I'm about to go into Middle School Advantage. I find these programs are excellent. I am a homeschooling parent, and the Elementary Advantage suite have done a great job in assisting me with teaching my child. I've learned a lot myself. My son is about to enter middle school grades, and as I explore the the Middle School Advantage suite, I marvel at how well its put together. I have not run into answers that are wrong as was the claim of one reviewer. But, that does not bother me because you will find wrong answers in educational books written by the best educators. I focus on the how well I am taught the subject. If I can catch the wrong answers then I was taught well. I paid only $24.99 for each suite. I also have a Dell Dimension 4600, and the programs run fine. For all those having a problem running the program. You better get a Dell, Dude! For the money, IT'S GREAT!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended, April 22, 2004

By A Customer

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

If this program can confuse X and Y intercepts I can only imagine what else may be wrong with it. I just purchased this for my son today, but will be returning it tomorrow. He has a placement test in 2 weeks and I don't want him to blow it because of this faulty software.