JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• 3 CDs

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007LV6U
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 11, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,298 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade has more fun and enriching learning activities than ever in its new mystery themed 3-CD set designed to prepare your child for 4th grade

Product Description

JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade is a 4-CD set that reinforces over 50 skills in math, geography, grammar, science and more while children advance through exciting mysteries and adventures. New Math & Science Challenge gets them thinking fast in a mind-bending head-to-head quiz game. Prepare your child for the 4th grade and beyond.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jump Start 4TH GRADE ADVANCED, May 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade (CD-ROM)

I rented this software from the Library. It is a 3 disc program. My 3rd grader (almost 4th grader) loves the Ultimate Field Trips and Mystery Club volume 3. The fundamentals disc is a little too hard for her right now, so it is challenging. I played it because it looked fun and it was fun for me to play. I love the "mystery" tone of the software. I like these programs because there are fun games that do not get boring, and while your kids are playing the games, they are also learning a lot. I am going to purchase this software and the 3rd grade ADVANCED program so my child can review through the summer.

22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Jump Start Advanced 4th Grade, November 23, 2004

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Computer Geek (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade (CD-ROM)

As with many of the older versions of Jump Start, this product doesn't seem to work on Macs running OSX in classic mode (despite their claim on the box) or virtual PC mode. I had contacted Vivendi Universal regarding a 2000 version of JS 3rd grade that I own only to hear, "we don't support that version any more," so I purchased a new copy of the 4th grade version (since that's the grade level I needed most for my kids) to find that I have the same problem with the "new" version. Ironically the version of JS in the 2003 package was created in 2000. Are they simply repackaging old products? My husband and I are extremely knowledgable computer users, so our problems aren't a user issue and so far this issue has only occured with our Jump Start products. If you're a Mac user runnning OSX, I would strongly recommend finding another product. I also want to add that the company isn't very supportive of their products on the customer and technical support side. However, it's only fair to mention that when we were to be able to use the games running on the old versions of the Mac operating system, my kids really enjoyed them and we were pleased with the educational content of the games.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good if you know when to use it., December 20, 2011

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farmer - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade (CD-ROM)

I've used many of the Jumpstart Advanced programs. The best time to use them is the summer, once your child has completed a grade. As a teacher I find that most parents get the grade ahead for thier child. What they don't realize is that to go into the next grade prepared, students should remember and master all that was taught in the last grade. Jumpstart is a better alternative to a workbook.
When my son completed the 2nd grade I bought him the Jumpstart Advanced 2nd grade. I did the same when he completed the 1st. Now he is in the 4th grade I will do the same.He really enjoys the games. The programs provide a no pressure review of what he learned. He needs help with the material he did not master and he practices what he already knows. The Jumpstart offers an alternative way to review and maintain skills. I think it is a must for the summer. Jumpstart plus a lot of reading will help your child. They will go into the next grade prepared.