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Suitability This software is suitable
for all mainstream students who are developing
their reading acquisition, basic mathematics and
thinking skills. It is also suitable for students
who require practice and revision, and those with
mild learning difficulties.
Overview
Schooligans is a series of four programs jam-packed
with comprehensive phonics, spelling, reading,
grammar, maths and thinking exercises in a structured
learning environment that is fun to use and educationally
sound. Each program challenges students to achieve
their personal best while enjoying a very real
and positive learning experience.
Students will learn:
Phonics:
Vowel and consonant sound revision, two-letter
and long vowel sounds, vowel-consonant-final ‘e’
rule, long vowel rule, soft ‘c’ and
‘g’ words, comprehension.
Promotes independent reading skills, starting
with reinforcing the blending of sounds to form
words through to adding word endings, using sophisticated
phonics skills to read unfamiliar words and reading
of comprehension passages based around the sounds
and words learned.
Spelling skills:
32 Age specific word lists, sorted phonetically,
with 5 different spelling games.
Reinforces spelling and vocabulary skills using
sound, text and visual cues, including sentences
for context.
Reading fluency:
32 Graded passages with topics that
will appeal to any reader.
Encourages improved reading ability by tracking
the student’s reading speed, comprehension
of what has been read, and selection of unfamiliar
words.
Grammar rules and correct
use:
Abbreviations, Adjectives, Apostrophes, Articles,
Clauses, Commas, Comparisons, Conjunctions, Gender,
Nouns, Opposites, Phrases, Plurals, Pronouns,
Tense, Verbs and more.
Mathematics:
Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division, using randomly generated questions and
increasing levels of difficulty, supported by
interactive tutorials at each level.
Thinking skills:
Brainteasers, logic problems, word problems, sequencing,
and general knowledge. |
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