Weekly Reader Learning System Mastering Middle School 2008 | 
 enlarge | From: Innovative Knowledge
Category: Software
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $12.95
New (11) from $12.95
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 5069
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Mac Os X
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Age: 13 - 18.916666666667 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.9
MPN: 93243
Model: 93243
UPC: 798694893175
EAN: 0798694893175
ASIN: B000PIFUFW
Release Date: June 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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! |
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Product Description
The 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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| Customer Reviews:
 Boring! May 30, 2008
Sunny in CA (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 Program August 19, 2007
AK (Wisconsin)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This 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".
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