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Academic Restriction: Academic discounts require proof of affiliation with an accredited academic institution. Acceptable proof may be one of the following:
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Copy of your current I.D. card showing valid dates and your name.
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Tuition receipt for the current school term showing your name.
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DK® Grammar Made Easy - Grades 4 – 9 (Ages 9- 14) |
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Assess, Teach, Practice and Test Grammar!
In a fun game-show format, Grammar Made Easy teaches, practices, and tests children’s understanding of grammar in a way no textbook can! This program goes beyond simple diagrams and introduces parts of speech and sentence structure in innovative and captivating lessons. Intelligent software assesses each student’s abilities and then presents tutorials for those topics where special attention is needed. The program also includes a special teacher’s section where each student’s progress report can be viewed. Working independently with Grammar Made Easy, your students will master grammar, a key building block for writing and communicating effectively! |
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TOPICS INCLUDE:
Nouns:
Common Nouns
Proper Nouns
Abstract Nouns
Plurals
Simple Verbs & Tenses:
Verbs
Present Tense
Past Tense
Future Tense
Person & Agreement
Verb Forms:
Infinitive & Imperative
Verbs & Objects
Active & Passive,
Adjectives & Adverbs:
Adjectives
Adverbs
Comparisons
Pronouns & Prepositions:
Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Prepositions
Sentences:
Phrases & Clauses
Simple & Complex
Key Features:
Diagnostic testing
Intelligent software identifies strengths & weaknesses
Comprehensive & individualized progress charts
Easy-to-understand explanations
Instantaneous feedback in exercises
Teacher’s Section with detailed student records
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/ MAC OS X Classic
Windows: 233Mhz processor, 32MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Macintosh: 233Mhz processor, 64MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, System 7.6.1 (including OS X Classic)
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DK® Punctuation Made Easy - Grade 4 - 9 (Ages 9-14) |
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Assess, Teach, Practice, and Test Punctuation!
In a fun game-show format, Punctuation Made Easy will familiarize your students with the importance of punctuation – how it works like a code that tells a reader how to read the words on a page. Students will develop strategies for using punctuation effectively to clarify the meaning of their writing. Intelligent software assesses each student’s abilities and then presents tutorial lessons for those topics where special attention is needed. The program also includes a special teacher’s section where each student’s progress report can be viewed. Working independently with Punctuation Made Easy, your students will master punctuation, a key building block for writing and communicating effectively! |
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TOPICS INCLUDE:
Apostrophes:
Contractions
Possession
Plural Nouns
Possessive Pronouns
Brackets, Hyphens, Dashes
Capital Letters & Full Stops:
Ending a Sentence
Abbreviations
Beginning Sentences
Proper Nouns
Commas:
Lists
with Full Stops
Apposition
Question Marks & Exclamation Marks:
Question Words
Direct Questions
Indirect Questions
Short Expressions
Semicolons & Colons:
Separating Clauses
Semicolons in Lists
Introducing Lists
Speech Marks:
Direct Speech
Inside Punctuation
Dialogue
Key Features:
Diagnostic testing
Intelligent software identifies strengths & weaknesses
Comprehensive & individualized progress charts
Easy-to-understand explanations
Instant feedback in exercises
Teacher’s Section with detailed student records
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/ MAC OS X Classic
Windows: 233MHz processor, 32MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Macintosh: 233MHz processor, 64MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, System 7.6.1 (including OS X Classic)
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DK® Spelling Made Easy - Grades 4-9 (Ages 9- 14) |
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Assess, Teach, Practice, and Test Spelling!
In a fun game-show format, Spelling Made Easy will help your students become familiar with spelling rules, exceptions to the rules and patterns. Students will develop strategies for tackling common spelling errors. Intelligent software assesses each student’s abilities and then presents tutorial lessons for those topics where special attention is needed. The program also includes a special teacher’s section where each student’s progress report can be viewed. Working independently with Spelling Made Easy, your students will master spelling, a key building block for writing and communicating effectively! |
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TOPICS INCLUDE
Spelling & Sounds:
Consonants
Vowels
Combining Letters
Silent Letters
Homophones
Prefixes & Suffixes:
Suffixes
Ending in “E”
Endings
Doubling Letters:
Main Rules
Main Exceptions
Ending in “I”
Plurals:
Ending in “Y”
Ending in “O”, “F” and FE”
Adding “S” and “ES”
Punctuation & Spelling:
Apostrophe
One or more Words
Hyphens
Capital Letters
Key Terms:
Vowels & Consonants
Long & Short Vowels
Syllables & Stresses
Base Words, Prefixes and Suffixes
Vowel & Consonant Suffixes
Key Features:
Diagnostic testing
Intelligent software identifies strengths & weaknesses
Comprehensive & individualized progress charts
Over 1,750 target words
Easy-to-understand explanations
Instantaneous feedback in exercises
Teacher’s Section with detailed student records
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/ MAC OS X Classic
Windows: 233 Mhz processor, 32MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Macintosh: 233Mhz processor, 64MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 16-bit color, sound card, System 7.6.1 (including OS X Classic)
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