A comprehensive learning system for Middle School


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Middle School Advantage 2006 delivers the most award-winning content aligned with classroom curriculum. Get the best results with over 3,000 lessons and exercises. Study core subjects in-depth lessons and exercises that reinforce relevant topics. Middle School Advantage 2006 was specifically developed to supplement classroom curriculum by including award-winning content that supports state standards. Includes sample problems and questions that teach, reinforce and track student progress in the core subject areas.? Advantage delivers better scores and higher grades.

• Mathematics
• History
• Foreign Language
• English
• Science
• Typing

Included FREE with Middle School Advantage 2006 as an added bonus is Middle School Ready Reference. A great addition to the Middle School Advantage collection!
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• 100 Topics
• 700 Lessons
• 2,500 Exercises
• Contains Award-Winning content that supports State Testing Standards
• Supplements Middle School curriculum
• Adapts to different learning styles & levels
• Tracks progress with quizzes & tests
• Easy to use & understand

Mathematics
Over 70 Lessons and 200 Exercises

Build a solid math foundation by mastering the fundamentals and learning new math concepts that are recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Pre-Algebra

• Simple equations
• Algebraic expressions
• Literal equations

Algebra

• Variables
• Functions
• Linear inequalities
• Absolute values

Geometry

• Angles & triangles
• Volume & surface area
• Scientific notation
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Similar polygons

History
Over 500 Lessons and 1,000 Articles

Key Historical Events

• English Colonization
• The First Republic
• Reconstruction
• The Progressive Era
• The Great Depression
• Civil War
• World Wars I & II
• The Persian Gulf War

Important Figures

• Christopher Columbus
• George Washington
• Harriet Beecher Stowe
• Thomas Jefferson
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Bill Clinton?

Language
Over 4,000 Words and Phrases

Spanish, French, German and Italian! Develop customizable lessons and an innovative flashcard system to learn at your own pace.

Learn words and phrases for:

• Greetings
• Numbers
• Parts of the body
• Clothing
• Colors & Shapes
• Names of animals
• Dates & times
• Furniture
• Countries & continents
• Travel
• Shopping
• Dining out

English
Over 100 Lessons and 1,200 Essays

Improve verbal and written skills by learning how to communicate your thoughts clearly and concisely.

Grammar

• Nouns and verbs
• Adjectives and adverbs
• Subject/verb agreement
• Sentence structures

Composition

• Proper writing techniques
• Sample essays

Reading

• 2,000 unabridged texts
• Library of fables, poetry and essays

Vocabulary

• Hundreds of challenging words
• Fun quizzes and games

Science
Over 30 Lessons and 70 Exercises

Explore the mysteries of the human body from award-winning Encyclopedia Britannica. Confirm theories or make your own observations with vivid photos, videos and 3-D models.

Life Science

• Sources of energy
• Growth and development
• Nervous system
• Body movement
• Natural Defense
• Circulation

Health

• Immunization
• Blood cells
• Germs and diseases
• Vaccination
• Inflammation

Typing
Over 15 Lessons and 200 Exercises

Learn standard and important keyboard techniques with these award-winning typing tutorials.

Typing

• Correct finger positioning
• 10-key techniques
• Customizable lessons for all skill levels
• Typing dictation
• 6 fun, skill-building games
• Timed tests assess your progress and speed
• Printable reports and certificate of achievements

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Windows? 98SE, Me, 2000 SP4, XP SP1
• Pentium II 350 MHz processor
• 128MB of RAM
• 605MB Free hard-disk space?
• 8X CD-ROM Drive
• 800X600, 256 color video card
• 16-BIT Sound Card
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher
• Printer support: works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows
• 33.6 Kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access.?

System configurations: The amount of hard-disk space required can vary if you already have one or more required components (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) installed on your system. If needed Internet Explorer requires an additional 50MB hard-disk space. This may require some minor adjustments to the configuration of your system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers.

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