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These programs and licenses are available through Motes Educational Software:
1. School-Mom PLUS
School-Mom Plus has multiple levels of instruction for math, English,
art, music, alphabet, and telling time. It also has a multiple choice
exam generator with some exams already provided. The art option also
has a very nice EGA coloring book option that allows you to create your
own pictures, store them for later use, and color them with a large
selection of colors. The math section has multiple level instruction
for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra.
It also has arcade style games. Use the Music option to write and edit
music, then store your tunes for later use. School-Mom is widely
considered to be the most comprehensive educational software ever
written. Recommended for ages 4 to 14. With this colorful software
you can learn and have fun at the same time. Requires a hard disk,
EGA+, DOS 2.1+, 640k memory, and a mouse. The manual, utilities,
additional exam files, and voice files are sold separately. With the
voice files installed, School-Mom will actually talk! This is
especially useful when using the Alphabet option to teach young
children upper and lower case alphabet. School-Mom version 4.3 has
now been released -- it has a graphical user interface with colorful
background screens! By Motes Educational Software. (only $10!)
2. School-Mom Utilities
This program is for teachers and parents. It allows you to edit or
change the School-Mom data files. You can delete exam files; add
words to your spelling word lists; add words to the noun, verb ,adverb
or adjective files; add sentences to your scrambled sentence files; or
correct errors in your data files and more. By Motes Educational
Software. ($10)
3. School-Mom PLUS Bound Manual
Even if you don't need a manual you can order this just to get on our
mailing list for updates (if you're not already). ($5)
4. School-Mom Additional Exam Files
Over 40 additional exams that cover history, geography, math,
vocabulary, etc. By Motes Educational Software. ($5)
5. Mom's Math
This program is a subset of School-Mom and has math instruction for
all ages. It has multiple levels of addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, and basic algebra. It also has several
arcade style games. Comes with on-screen manual. Requires 256K
RAM & EGA graphics. A mouse is optional. By Motes Educational
Software. ($10)
6. Voice Files for School-Mom or Mom's Math
This is an add-on that allows School-Mom to talk though the PC speaker
or sound board with real human voice. Requires a hard drive. By
DareWare, Inc. and Motes Educational Software. ($10)
7. Spelling BEEZ Version 1.0
A VGA spelling practice program that you can even use with your spelling
homework. Enter your own words or use the large files of existing
words. Maximum word size is 16 characters. Features large graphical
characters. It talks too! Requires a hard drive, at least 512K RAM,
and VGA. By Motes Educational Software and DareWare, Inc. ($10)
8. Jurassic Spelling Version 2.0
This is another VGA spelling program similar to Spelling Beez 1.0 except
it gives educational visual rewards for correct answers. If you have a
SoundBlaster card you can also record your own voice files so the words
will be pronounced before your child is required to spell them. It comes
with a dinosaur subject file. To get two additional subject files just
add an additional $10. Requires a hard drive, at least 512K RAM, and
VGA. By Motes Educational Software and DareWare, Inc. ($19 or $29 to
get additional subject files)
10. Kids Graphics Package
Fun graphics programs for kids. This package contains two programs,
Children's Graphics and Dr. Motes' Colorbook. With either program you
can draw your own pictures, then save and color them. With Children's
graphics you can create macros and animate your drawings. Requires
EGA+, DOS 2.1+ and 512k memory. By Motes Educational Software. ($10)
11. School-Mom for Windows, Volume 1 (Colorbook)
Colorbook for Windows is the first in a series of Windows educational
products from MES and GoWest Educational Software. The goal of
this effort is to produce software that will take your child from
his/her first introduction to a computer to college-level concepts.
ColorBook for Windows is the first program in this series.
The purpose of Colorbook for Windows is to introduce your pre-schoolers
to computers. The skills learned at this stage are primarily mouse
skills such as pointing and clicking. These are skills which are
inherently difficult to learn and requires eye, hand and finger
coordination. To help your child in this endeavor ColorBook is
designed with large, easy-to-locate mouse cursors which indicate
function. Each mouse action is accompanied by prompt visual and audio
recognition of events for instant feedback. In ColorBook, the only
new concept introduced to your child is be the mouse.
In addition to the educational benefits, ColorBook for Windows
also removes the dangers of a traditional paper coloring book by
eliminating the crayons. We all know these usually end up coloring
much more than just the coloring book! For the old-fashioned at
heart ColorBook for Windows has the capability of printing
uncolored pictures which the child may then color using crayons.
To counter the dangers of having a child use the computer on
which may reside important information and documents, Colorbook for
Windows possess a feature called Kid Mode. When this mode is
activated (the default) ColorBook may not be minimized or exited.
In effect, ColorBook takes over the Windows display for itself
while not affecting programs running in the background.
Colorbook is designed as a complete Windows application and
supports CUT, COPY and PASTE of bitmaps in device dependent and
device independent format. ColorBook supports reading and writing
bitmap files in compressed (the default) and uncompressed format
(to be compatible with Windows PaintBrush). ColorBook for Windows
can print the colored picture in full color if a color printer is
available to Windows, otherwise the image will be printed in
black and white. With Colorbook you can also create your own
pictures using straight lines, freehand, boxes, circles, ovals and
text. An erase capability is also available. As you can see its
a full-featured program.
Requires Windows 3.1 or later version. By GoWest and Motes Educational
Software. ($15)
12. Snakes and Ladders
This version of Snakes and Ladders is based on the traditional board
game, but we have added some simple sums to get kid's brains working.
Besides being just another game it helps young children learn to count
up to 100 in steps of 1 to 6. It's easy - just count on from the
square you are on, the number thrown on the dice. At the end of the
game there is a score of how well you have done. You can play against
the computer or a friend and if you just want to play for fun you also
have the option of switching the sums off. Requires DOS 3.3 or later,
EGA+ graphics, and 640K RAM. By SoftSell but distributed in the US by
Motes Educational Software. ($20)
13. Recorder Tutor
Teaches you to play a musical instrument called a recorder. It has two
main parts: the right side of the screen shows the musical staves,
while the left side shows the recorder. As the tunes are played notes
are highlighted on the stave while the finger positions are displayed
on the recorder. Very easy to use with online help system. Requires
DOS 3.3 or later, EGA+ graphics, and 640K RAM. By SoftSell but
distributed in the US by Motes Educational Software. ($40)
14. Magic Squares
This is a Windows educational game for kids age 7 to 11. A 3 by 3
grid of 9 numbers is shown where each row, column and diagonal all
add to the same number. This number is know as the magic number.
You have to fill in all the unknown numbers to win. Requires
Windows 3.1 or later. By SoftSell but distributed in the US by
Motes Educational Software. ($20)
15. ESC Shareware Package
This is a collection of educational shareware programs written by
members of the Educational Software Cooperative. It currently has
about 100 program in compressed form! Although it comes with a
decompression program this package is recommended for experienced
computer users only. Only available on 3.5 inch, high density
diskettes. ($40)
16. ESC CD-ROM
If you have a CD-ROM drive you can get all the ESC software (see the
ad above) on one disk. (Only $19)
17. Math Explorer Series
This series of math games actually teaches math with clever, high
quality color animation. Students learn math concepts, not just
number facts. Topics ranging from counting through division are
taught as the students catch and move numbers or objects around
the screen with the mouse. Sets of objects are used to introduce
the math concepts including regrouping. Multi-digit addition and
subtraction are taught in the traditional one's-column, 10's-column,
etc. manner used in schools. Problems are solved in the same
column-by-column manner in the practice games. Formerly, computer
programs require students to add multi-digit numbers in their head
and then type in the number from left to right.
Each program consists of a series of games to introduce new concepts
or practice learned skills. Each game has it's own individual help
screen. Since all interaction can be done through the mouse, the
students do not need to look from the screen to the keyboard and back
each time a question must be answered. All of these games were
play-tested with students, parents, and teachers to make sure they
were easy to learn and fun to play. The speed of the moving objects
and the difficulty of the questions can be varied independently. EGA,
DOS 2.1 and 512k memory is required for all three programs. By First
Magnitude.
Math 1 -- Number meaning, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction to 10
(7 games) ($15)
Math 2 -- Place value, Addition, and Subtraction with and without
regrouping to 1999 (7 games) ($15)
Math 3 -- Single digit Multiplication and Division with and without
remainders (6 games) ($15)
If you purchase all three of these programs in the Math Explorer Series,
you may get them for only $25.
18. Beat the Bomb (Timed Math Drill Program)
Race against a clock, a bomb, or a frog, or build castles with correct
answers in this timed math drill program. Many options, including the
ability to change the number of problems, missing factors, etc. Sound,
clock, and animation can be turned on or off. Setups and high scores
are saved. Fast animated graphics add to the fun. Includes addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and a combined mode. Requires
EGA, DOS 2.1, and 512k memory. By First Magnitude. ($15)
If you purchase all three of the programs in the Math Explorer Series,
plus Beat the Bomb, you may get them for only $30.
19. Mathplot (Mathematical Function Plotting Program)
Mathplot allows you to enter math functions using ordinary algebraic
notation and immediately plot them. Cartesian, polar, and parametric
functions are supported, and up to four functions can be displayed
simultaneously. Mathplot is very easy to use with automatic axis
scaling and labeling and many built-in library functions that you can
use in expressions. This is an excellent program for anyone who needs
to quickly visualize math functions. It is well suited for students,
teachers, engineers, and scientists. Requires DOS 2.1+, 512K+ RAM,
and CGA+. By S&H Computer Systems.
Nonlin (Nonlinear Regression Statistics and Curve Fitting)
Nonlin is a state-of-the-art linear and nonlinear statistical regression
program. Nonlin determines the values of parameters for an equation,
whose form you specify, that cause the equation to best fit a set of data
values. Nonlin can handle linear, multivariate, polynomial, and general
nonlinear functions. You specify the form of the function using normal
algebraic notation. Nonlin can also display a plot of the data and fitted
equation. Nonlin comes with a 48 page manual that explains regression
and gives many examples. This is the best shareware regression program
available and its use ranges from high school science classes through
government research labs. Requires DOS 2.1+, 512K+ RAM, and CGA+. A
math coprocessor is recommended. By S&H Computer Systems.
These two programs, Mathplot and Nonlin, are only available together.
The price for both is $40.
20. BTS-EQUALIZER (Learning Assistance)
STUDENTS: Beat The System to improve your grades. A game of creating,
sharing, and trading Instructional Question Files on paper, disk and BBS
for fun and profit. Be an entrepreneur. Role-play at several levels of
thinking as a Teacher, Student, Pupil and Tourist.
TEACHERS: Score the files as portfolio assessment items or select and
edit student created questions for free- and forced-choice tests.
Requires DOS 2.1+ and 512K RAM. A hard drive is recommended. By
Nine-Patch Software. ($20)
21. TRAINER (Learning Assistance)
Train passive pupils to become self-correcting scholars. Reward
self-judgment and the sense of responsibility needed to learn at higher
levels of thinking. Score tests (20 - 200) both as traditional
forced-choice and as free-choice. There is no need to guess difficulty
pre-test. Convert scores to norm-referenced grades automatically or
use the short form item analysis and your judgment for criterion-
referenced grades. Requires DOS 2.1+ and 512K RAM. A hard drive is
recommended. By Nine-Patch Software. ($20)
Both BTS-EQUALIZER and TRAINER can be purchased as a set for $30.
22. SCHOOLMASTER (Teacher's Gradebook)
SchoolMaster is a teacher's gradebook program designed to satisfy
teachers who have been frustrated with other programs. An elementary
teacher with a multi-grade classroom provided the initial inspiration
for the project and helped immensely in the design stages. Teachers
at all levels enjoy its familiar rows-and-columns appearance and its
ease of use. You can weight your scores by categories, if you like.
And yes, this program understands about excused and un-done assignments.
You'll have plenty of elbow room with unlimited students per class and
up to 99 assignments per subject. Checking on students will be
hassle-free with instantly updated averages and progress reports. To
really see why we like it, though, you'll have to try it, so go ahead
and place an order today. And remember, its risk free for 60 days!
Requires DOS version 3.3+, and 640K RAM. Mouse is recommended.
By SchoolMaster Software. ($55)
23. ABC-TALK (Talking EDUCATIONAL GAME for children 1-8 years old)
ABC TALK will teach your child to say early words, the ALPHABET,
READING, SPELLING, DRAWING and SINGING. Requires DOS 2.1+, 640K RAM
and VGA. By DareWare, Inc. ($25)
24. ABC-TALK for SOUND BOARDS
Hardware and Software requirements are the same as the one above but
this one requires a Soundblaster compatible board. By DareWare, Inc.
($29)
25. 123-TALK (Talking EDUCATIONAL GAME for children 1-8 years old)
123 TALK will teach your child COUNTING, ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, PHONE
NUMBERS, DRAWING and more. Requires DOS 2.1+, 640K memory, and VGA.
By DareWare, Inc. ($25)
26. 123-TALK for SOUND BOARDS ($29)
Hardware and Software requirements are the same as the one above but
this one requires a Soundblaster compatible board. By DareWare, Inc.
($29)
27. ESP (Early Spanish educational program for sound boards)
EARLY SPANISH is the first BI-LINGUAL package (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
for children age 1 thru 14. This package will teach your child how
to speak Spanish. The English speech will gradually fade in to all
Spanish Speech and your child will start to memorize Spanish words
and numbers while they are learn basic mathematics. EARLY SPANISH is
a fabulous TALKING TEACHER with real human speech that helps children
learn how to SAY NUMBERS, COUNTING, REMEMBER PHONE NUMBERS, ADDITION,
SUBTRACTION, and much more. EARLY SPANISH allows parents and teachers
to record their own voice in to the package and use the new voice to
teach their children and students. You can record any language in to
this package. Lead you child into the next century with this package.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 512K memory, hard drive, EGA/VGA graphic and
a Sound Blaster or 100% compatible. PC SPEAKER version available.
By DareWare, Inc. ($29)
28. PC TALK (Multimedia tool)
A 3 disk package filled with speech, music and sound effects. Also
includes a PCX display program that will allow you to create a
TALKING SLIDE SHOW for your business or personal applications.
Requires DOS 2.1+, 640K memory, and VGA. ($29)