The various software available adds a different dimension to student work. The younger education packages introduce children to computers and give them fun games to learn with. As the students get older they can use the software to edit and research reports, practice revision technique and do practice papers.
Southwestern College Prep Pack
This collection of software programs is specially designed to help college bound students. Britannica's Encyclopedia provides instant access to both historical and current information, containing over 43,000 articles, plus thousands of multimedia clips. A dictionary, thesaurus, world atlas, and a homework help desk with internet links make this a comprehensive resource for school projects. Kaplan SAT, PSAT & ACT, winner of the Parents' Choice award and the #1 best-selling Test Prep software brand, combines personalized instruction with realistic practice and score-raising strategies for the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. Includes complete score analysis and performance feedback on full-length practice & diagnostic tests, PLUS admission and tuition guides.
It also includes High School Advantage. One of the most successful educational programs of all, this covers 10 different school subjects on a DVD-ROM for the computer - it holds as much as ten CD's!
Southwestern School Set
 The SW School Set has three CD ROMs and three awesome DVD-ROMS for your computer. These programs are a ton of fun like the other games the kids like playing, but they are just much more educational. The first game is Spell Jam. Whether you're trying to improve your word prowess or preparing to be the next Spelling Bee Champion, Merriam Webster's Spell-Jam has three unique game modes, with something for everyone! Then there is I Can Speak a 16 language pack. Developed by Transparent Languages, a top-rated company in foreign language learning products, this program makes learning a new language fast, fun and easy! Practice and learn thousands of words and phrases through interactive dialogs with native speakers, games, and activities. DK’s New Way Things Work is full of information and creativity. Kids learn about mega machines, amazing inventions and cool gadgets. The Oregon Trail teaches kids about history, and is a trailblazing simulation that builds real-life skills. And best of all - Elementary Advantage (including “Carmen Sandiego”) and Middle School Advantage DVD ROMs! One of the most successful educational programs of all time, each one covers 10 different school subjects.
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Southwestern Kid's Collection
The Kids Collection is a set of 6 CDROMs. The first program is Clifford Phonics. Clifford shows the kids about word recognition, vocabulary, memory, and phonics in a really fun way! It also has I Spy Treasure Hunt which gives kids an enjoyable way to practice problem solving and critical thinking skills. Kids explore Smuggler’s Cove and play challenging I SPY riddles to discover the unique treasures left behind by the town’s legendary pirates! Superstar Spanish with phonics is a unique educational program presented in the context of enjoyable games and activities rich in pictures, sounds, and animated illustrations. This bilingual program’s focus is not on how many words you can memorize, but on the process of learning new words through recognizing the letter sounds and patterns. BRAINtastic Math and BRAINtastic Word Skills are award winning programs available in North America exclusively through Southwestern. Kids solve math problems and answers language art questions to unlock fun, creative games! Dora the Explorer Lost and Found Adventure, with five fun and interactive games, gives your children an entertaining introduction to a whole new world of learning and discovery. Dora is the top-rated preschool phenomenon that develops fundamental skills. Together with Dora and her friends, Boots, Map, and Backpack, children learn the basic essential skills of language, problem solving, math, and reading in an educational, diverse, and wholesome environment. Multiple skill levels allow children to build self-esteem.
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