Elementary Advantage 2009

I was looking forward 2 getting this product 4 my 7 year old daughter as a supplement 2 her school work (second grade). Needless 2 say, I was VERY disappointed with the product & felt that it was a complete waist of money. Maybe it is the way the lessons are presented, but I found them 2 be preschool in nature. It may be useful 4 children who are struggling with basic concepts, but definitely not 4 the "average" elementary schooler. The included Encyclopedia was the ONLY thing I found useful.

I use this product as an substuite 4 my kids who's age range is 4-8.This product has such a joyful varitey of activities that it is used everyday. I recommaned this product 4 those students who struggle withsimple concepts or just 4 fun.

Turn your child into an enthusiastic independent learner with Elementary Advantage 2009. Interactive activities build & reinforce knowledge in 17 important subjects 4 grades 1-5, including language arts, math & social studies. Students will travel the globe, investigate the mysteries of the Earth & even learn basic Spanish as they advance through lessons that engage their minds as well as their sense of fun. Elementary Advantage 2009 combines fun-filled adventures with lessons drawn from state educational standards 4 an experience that students & parents both can appreciate. Students will love the exciting interactive exercises, while parents will love the improvements they'll see in their children's GPAs & test scores. Kids can progress through the lessons at their own pace, building critical grade-based skills sets as they go. Student extras, including the Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition, Apple iPod study materials & a student organizer, make it even easier 4 students 2 grow & reinforce their knowledge base. After-school extras, including music downloads & ringtones, add a new dimension of fun 2 the learning process as students build a solid foundation 4 a lifetime of success.

Features interactive Spanish lessons in the alphabet, numbers, common words, phrases & greetings Ages 6-10

Help your child build a solid academic foundation with Elementary Advantage, a complete student resource center featuring fun & interactive state standards-driven lessons & activities. Elementary Advantage reinforces classroom learning with 17 subjects, & student extras like Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition, iPod study materials & a student organizer. Also includes after school extras like music downloads, mobile games & ringtones, a screen saver, logic-building puzzle games & more. Build essential Reading & Math skills through colorful & interactive lessons. Investigate the mysteries of History & Science through fun-filled adventures. Learn how 2 speak in basic Spanish!

Build basic Spanish vocabulary through interactive lessons that reinforce spelling & pronunciation fundamentals.

Investigate the mysteries of Earth, space & all living things in a fun-filled scientific adventure.

Improve Phonics, fine tune Grammar skills & elevate Reading & Writing abilities with engaging activities.

The Elementary Advantage Edge:

• PC/Mac hybrid 4 the first time ever
• All on DVD--no more disc swapping
• Improved user experience with an all-in-one installer that makes using the programs easy

Student Benefits

• Learn At Your Own Pace
• Build Critical Skills
• Identify Problem Areas
• Review Lessons As Needed

Math
Build essential Math skills with detailed lessons & interactive exercises featuring colorful animations.

• Basic Math
• Algebra
• Measurement & Geometry
• Data & Probability

Science
Investigate the mysteries of Earth, space & all living things in a fun-filled scientific adventure.

• General Science
• Nature & Living Things
• The Human Body
• The Solar System

Social Studies
Travel the globe & gain a world of knowledge in the areas of history, geography, culture, religion & architecture!

• Oceans & Continents
• Major Regions
• World Landmarks

English
Improve Phonics, fine tune Grammar skills & elevate Reading & Writing abilities with engaging activities.

• Digraphs & Dipthongs
• Sentence Structure
• Subject-Veb Agreement
• Reading Comprehension

Foreign Language
Build basic Spanish vocabulary through interactive lessons that reinforce spelling & pronunciation fundamentals.

• Alphabet
• Numbers
• Common Words
• Phrases & Greetings

After School Extras

• Student Organizer
• Music Downloads
• Ringtones
• Mobile Games
• Screen Saver

The Advantage Money Back Guarantee
If your grade-point-average within the core subjects does not improve from one report card 2 the next after using the Advantage products, return this product within 180 days of the date of purchase & we will gladly refund your money--OR--if 4 any reason you are not completely satisfied with this product, return this product within 30 days of the date of purchase & the company will refund your money. See complete details inside.