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Release Date: 2007-06-15
Average Customer Rating: 2.5
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| Features• Improves grades and increases standardized test scores
• Strengthens reading, writing, and math skills
• Promotes strong study habits
• Helps prepare students for high school
• iPod and iPod nano enabled for portable learning on the go!
Boring!Very disappointing software. First, this should be marketed as a DVD, not computer software -- it's basically a collection of videos. There's very little interaction, which is what makes educational software interesting to kids. The quizzes could just as easily be on a website or in a booklet.
Further, most of the videos are depressing. There's sad organ-like music playing, and a narrator who talks like he's at a funeral. The narrator then essentially gives a dry lecture on a particular subject, as pictures and some text, and occasionally some video, are shown. There are a handful of videos ("A Closer Look at _____") at the end that are done in a more lively manner, representing only about 5 of the 85 videos.
The collection represents a hodge podge of subjects, somewhat incoherent.
The software's box is totally misleading -- "Revolutionary multi-sensory technology" -- c'mon, its video with audio, and a couple questions here and there.
This software is a good way to teach your child that learning is a rather dull and tedious process, like taking medicine. The software is basically a dry school setting in a box you can take home. The folks who made this software seem unaware of the potential of computer software to excite kids about learning.
I bought this at an Apple store as it was the only middle-school education software I could find there; I'm disappointed that they carry this product -- they usually carry products that are much better.
This was a waste of $30. The software will sit on our shelf until I just throw it away (I would never dream of giving it to anyone else). I'll continue to look for interesting truly interactive fun educational software for a middle schooler.
Good ProgramThis software covers a lot of material and
is a nice way to keep your childs brain
working over the summer months. I gave
it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is
not as "fun" as some other learning
programs, but more "school like".
Product DescriptionThe Weekly Reader Mastering Middle School Learning System provides a complete and proven system for accelerated learning. Developed by educational experts, it includes all the core subjects a child is expected to master. Lessons are taught using revolutionary multi-sensory tools -- interactive questions, cutting edge graphics, video, audio, activities, games, audio books, integrated quizzes, and top-ranking reference materials. The Progress Report tracks student progress and provides parents a valuable tool to instantly see where a child is doing well or needs extra work. Now works on iPod and iPod nano for learning on the go! For grades 6 through 8.
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