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WI-03:  Education


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3707 Education          Small Programs Disk
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123 Learn 1.0 (123LRN)
   Schoeffel, Dave
   $3
is for teaching young children about numbers. VBRUN is required.

ABC Learn 1.0 (ABC-LRN)
   Schoeffel, Dave
   $3
helps small children learn the alphabet. The top window displays the alphabet,
and the child must use the mouse to select the next letter in sequence. There
are three different levels of difficulty, and sound and hints can be toggled on
and off. When all the letters are chosen correctly, the ABC song is played.
VBRUN is required.

Fret 1.0
  Sawbuck Software
  $5
computes and displays finger positions for notes and chords on a guitar.
Various display modes allow beginners to quickly identify any note on the
fretboard.

Guitar Scales & Modes 2.1 (GUITAR)
   Sampson, David
   $5
allows guitar players to practice and learn the various musical scales and
modes. It has excellent graphics and very thorough documentation.

IQ Test 2.0 (IQTEST)
   Wilkins, Terry
   $15
is a 30-minute IQ test for those who have always wondered just how smart they
really are.

Moon Tool 0.4 (MOONTOL)
   Altman, Jeffrey
   $5
displays the current phase of the moon, along with other important astronomical
information. When iconized, the name of the icon reflects the current moon
phase. This will not run in Real Mode.

Name the States 1.0 (NTS-DL)
   Lewczyk, Dan
   $10
helps you and your kids learn the states and their capitals. You are provided
with a map of the U.S., and you must identify the states as they are randomly
highlighted. There is an option for also identifying the correct state capital.
VBRUN is required.

Touch Type Tutor for Windows 1.0 (TTTWIN)
  Gray Design Associates ASP
  $24
is an easy-to-use, customizable typing tutor. The tutorial section allows
you to set the WPM threshold and the number of screens required to complete
a lesson. Speed tests can be given on multiple skill levels including
general, legal, and technical.

Lesson results can be displayed in chart form to help graphically
illustrate progress. A typing game is also provided. The ability of this
program to adapt itself to the proficiency of the user makes it suitable
for individual use, classroom situations, or office use.

USAMap
   Thatcher, Gregory
   $0
provides a map of the continental United States. It displays time zones,
latitude and longitude, and helps you determine driving times and distances
between major cities.

It also provides information about each state including square miles, Capitol
city, and the date it joined the Union. The map may be printed or copied to
other programs via Windows' Clipboard. We could not get the program to change
states like it was supposed to, but we still found it worthwhile.

Vocabulary Builder 1.05 (VOCABLD)
  Ivory Tower Software
  $0
can extract a vocabulary list from a text file and save the list. You can also
merge different lists and add your own definitions to each word. Requires
VBRUN100. DLL.

WinFlash 2.1 (WINFLSH) 08-93 CD
   Open Windows ASP
   $15
is a flash card program for Windows 3.1. It allows question and answer
pairs of up to 1000 characters each. Test files are easily created using
NotePad or any ASCII editor. Important questions can be assigned to a
priority list, so they will be asked with greater frequency. Since any
type of information can be included, this is an excellent educational
tool for any age group.

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4139 Education #2          Small Programs Disk
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#4139 Science and Math
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Cellular Automata Models (CELAUTO)
   Vass, Garry J.
   $0
graphically depicts several Cellular Automata models used in researching stellar
dynamics. The resulting display of swirling galaxies and black holes is
interesting to watch.

Chemica Elementum (CHEMICA)
   Tenax
   $10
contains a periodic table of the elements. When you place the cursor on a
symbol, a window pops up giving you information about that element.

Chemistry Program 1.0 (CHEM)
   Thatcher, Gregory
   $0
helps you learn about the Periodic Table of the Elements. Changing the
temperature changes the color coding of each element, to inform you of it's
state (solid, liquid, or gas) at a specific temperature.

MathFlash 1.0 (MTHFLSH)
   Kaufman, Brad
   $15
is a traditional flash cards program for learning multiplication tables,
addition, subtraction, and division. You can set the upper limit of the random
numbers from 10 to 100. Accuracy is recorded at the end of each session. Objects
are drawn on screen to assist student with addition and subtraction modules.
Requires VBRUN100.DLL.

MathGraf 2.4.1 (MATHGRF)
   Robin, Patrick
   $32
will plot the graph of user defined functions of one variable. You can also load
and save graph files, zoom, copy to Windows' clipboard, and more. Several sample
files are included.

Protozoa Simulation 1.0 (PROTOZO)
   Johnson, David C.
   $10
is a biological evolution simulation. It defines a species of protozoa and an
environment in which they live, breed and die. Only the fittest survive and
evolve to carry on the species.

WinFG 1.0
   Van Riper, Steven
   $0
lets you enter up to four mathematical functions and graph them on the screen.
Different ranges and colors can be specified, and a bitmapped image of the graph
can be copied to the clipboard.

WinMath 1.0
   Fox, Jim
   $15
is an easy to use grade school math program. A mathematical equation is
displayed and the mouse is used to select the correct answer from a graphic
keypad. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are supported. You
can easily select the highest number for the answer to control the difficulty of
the problems. A running total of correct answers is kept, along with an average
response time. VBRUN is required.

WMath 1.1
  Jarrett, Eric
  $5-$8
generates addition, subtraction, multiplication or whole division problems
at random. A correct answer will get a big smile from the icon. If you give
an incorrect answer, the icon will frown, and the correct answer will be
given. Correct and incorrect answers are recorded. The program also prints
a report-card. VBRUN is required.

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Chalkboard Math for Windows
   Pegasus Development
   $16
   #20001/4130
is a fun and exciting animated math game. It presents elementary math problems
on a chalkboard. You enter the answers by punching in numbers with the mouse.
You can choose from five difficulty levels, or automatically increase problem
complexity.

A face drawn on the chalkboard smiles at correct answers and frowns at incorrect
ones, and a cleverly animated mouse runs across the screen when five problems in
a row are answered correctly. Other features include multiple scoring options,
sound effect toggling, and high score tracking. VGA is required.


Toy Chest 2.0
   Vantage Software Co.
   $various
   #20001/4084
contains several educational program for children 2 to 6. Pictures ABC
displays the letters of the alphabet, and you can select a letter with
the mouse or the keyboard. After a letter is selected, a picture of an
animal is revealed and a digitized voice pronounces the word.

Also included on this disk is Actions 123, an animated educational
program which teaches preschool-age children about numbers; Kiddie
Puzzles, a jigsaw puzzle demo; My Coloring Book demo; and Little Piano
demo. Requires a 286-10 or faster, EGA/VGA, and 500k of disk space.


See and Say
   Dyck, Bill
   $15
   #20001/4512
helps young children develop letter recognition. It uses digitized children's
voices to speak the letters of the alphabet. There are three different games to
play: point to a letter and hear it spoken, hear a letter spoken and find it,
and a "Simon Says" type game.

This is an excellent computerized introduction to the alphabet for children.
Requires Win31, a sound card, and VBRUN.


The Earth Centered Universe 1.4a [ECU] 08-93 CD
   Nova Astronomics
   $35
   #12403
simulates many features of the Earth's sky. You only need to enter your
geographic location/time and the local sky is colorfully displayed on
the screen.

You can view stars, planets, Sun, Moon, and "deep sky" objects.
Constellation, coordinate grid, ecliptic, and local horizon lines are
also displayed. This is an excellent observation tool for any person
interested in the night sky. A 386 or better is required.


Edwin Addition/Subtraction 3.0 [EDAM03] 08-93 CD
   Edwin Educational Software ASP
   $15
   #20227
is a multi-level math tutorial for Windows 3.1. Each module features a
standard drill, with clever pictures and simple demonstrations of how to
do adding and subtracting. Levels and individual student names can be
saved between sessions.

Correct answers are scored on-screen, and elapsed time is also
displayed. Each level can be tested with a multiple-choice quiz.
Problems may also be printed. Available on 3.5" 1.44mb MegaDisk and CD
only.


The Genetic Code
   NatureSoft
   $10
   #12245
is a molecular biology program for Windows. It provides detailed
information about amino acids, including standard abbreviations and
chemical/physical data. VBRUN200 is included on this disk.


Googolpede for Windows 1.4 [GOOGOL] 08-93 CD
   Dawson, Paul T.
   $35
   #12408
is a fun multi-player arcade math game for Windows 3.1. An equation is
displayed at the top of the screen, and you must direct the Googolpede
to the proper true/false square without running into yourself or the
walls. To make things more interesting, your tail grows longer with each
correct answer.

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are supported and you
can choose the highest value of the numbers used in the equations. Other
features include a colorful animated background, high score list, sound
options, and more. VBRUN200 is included on this disk.


Gradebook for Windows 2.11 [GB] 08-93 CD
   Stevens, Russell ASP
   $34
   #4508
is a flexible grade management program for Windows. It can keep track of
student scores on various tasks in up to ten different user-defined
categories, including extra credit. Student names and optional ID
numbers may be entered manually or optionally imported from an ASCII
file.

Grades may be calculated automatically by summing the raw scores or by
assigning weighting factors to particular categories of tasks. Other
features include password protection, score scaling, customized charts,
Word and Excel macros, and much more. This is a very comprehensive
package, suitable for all grade levels. Requires VBRUN200.DLL.


Grammar Expert 1.0
   Wintertree Software Inc.
   $30
   #12059
is a reference for the rules of English grammar, punctuation, and effective
writing. It contains many practical answers, guidelines, and advice on
thousands of grammar-related points for business, writers, students, and
people learning English as a second language.


Graphmatica for Windows
   kSoft, Inc.
   $20
   #4121
is an interactive algebraic equation grapher used to plot mathematical curves.
It supports several styles of graphing, including regular Cartesian, polar,
parametric, slope-field, and initial-value approximations.

Other advanced features include remembering the last 25 equations graphed,
several ways to scale or size the grid, and the ability to save lists of
equations and the current settings for later use. On-line help and demonstration
files are also included.


KidSpell 1.1
   Tosa, Yasunari
   $1
   #12017
is a Windows spelling program for children. It associates words in a list with a
bitmap. Several word list/bitmap combinations are provided, including the
alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors. There are three different games
available, and you can create your own customized word lists and associate
bitmap files with them.


Kidware 2.00
   WordSmith Document Design Inc.
   $20
   #12331
contains several educational word and number games for Windows. Wordwiz
lets players try to unscramble a five word. Deal A Fortune is patterned
after Wheel of Fortune. Both of these games allow you to add your own
words to the dictionary. Numero is a number pattern guessing game.

Other games include Stones, a logic/strategy game; Fun Times, a multiple
choice quiz; Typewriter, keyboard practice; and Pie Charts, an intro to
presentation graphics. VBRUN100 is included on this disk.


KURV+ for Windows
   Conrad Button's Software
   $12
   #20131/4839 [2 disks]
is a curve fitting program for Windows 3.x. It uses X,Y data to
determine the coefficients for 27 mathematical equations (including
third and fourth order polynomials). A built-in data editor allows you
to create, edit, or import files for curve fitting. Comparisons and
forecasts are instantly available, and can be displayed or printed as
graphs or tables. VBRUN200 is included.


Look and Listen Series 5.0
   Softline, Inc.
   $10/each or All for $40
   # (see below)
is an excellent collection of educational programs for pre-schoolers. All the
programs feature colorful graphics, digitized talking sound effects, and a
slick installation program. Sounds can be played through the PC speaker or any
installed sound card. We have grouped the disks into a 4-disk and 5-disk set @
$6.99/set.

#20114 Look and Listen A,B,C (2 disks) & Dinosaurs  (2 disks)

#20115 Look and Listen 1,2,3, Shapes, Animals, Opposites, Colors  (5 disks)


MasterMind Typing 1.01
   Turnquist, Peter
   $34
   #27859/4613 [2 disks]
is an interactive touch typing teacher for Windows. It uses the learner's
response time to automatically adjust repetitions. This method of learning
combined with interesting graphics make this an excellent introduction to
typing. More experienced users can drill themselves up to speeds of 60
words per minute. 1.5 meg RAM, a 286 or better machine, EGA video, and a
mouse is required.


Math Apples
   You and Me Products
   $5
   #12320
helps teach elementary math concepts to children ages 4 through 8. It
uses apples and groups of apples to show values and operations in the
decimal number system.

The program uses clever graphics to reveal the intermediate steps
involved in calculations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. Other features include musical sound effects, and random or
user-defined operands. VBRUN200 is included on this disk. Requires
WIN31.


Periodic Table 2.01
   SMI Enterprises Corp.
   $15
   #20086/12259 [2 disks]
is a very extensive Periodic Table of the Elements for Windows. It
contains data on over 800 isotopes, with decay trees for over 500. When
you click on the symbol of an element, you are informed of it's atomic
number, atomic weight, melting point, who discovered it, and much more.

The on-line help system lets you click on technical words and get a
definition for them. Other features include a quiz mode and several
useful printing options. A 600K+ manual is provided that covers many
elemental concepts.


Strategic Business Simulator 1.0
   Etling & Robb Software
   $?
   #4828
is a classroom management decision-making game for High School and
College students. Teams of three or more individuals are assembled to
act as business executives making periodic high-level decisions in
marketing and other important financial areas.

At the beginning of each quarter, each team makes decisions for their
firm choosing output levels, price, advertising expenditures, etc. The
computer then simulates the business activity of each firm and prepares
reports showing the results during the quarter. Requires WIN31 and
EGA/VGA.


Ututor for Windows
   Ginsberg Software
   $28
   #3961
is a tutorial about cell biology. VBRUN is included on the disk.


Vocabulary Builder for Windows 1.0
   BC Enterprises
   $19
   #20200 [2 disks]
is a comprehensive vocabulary testing system for Windows. It contains
1600 words in categories covering nouns, verbs, adjectives, and word
elements. You can also create a customized 400-word database or edit
any of the included 1600 words.

Tests can be in the form of a multiple-choice quiz, or you can choose a
unique drag and drop matching exam. Up to 50 users can be tracked, and a
sophisticated graphing module can display and print a variety of
reports. This is an excellent package for students preparing for the
SAT, as well as for adults wishing to improve their vocabulary. VBRUN200
is included on this set.


WSpellB 1.0
   Jarrett, Eric
   $8
   #4833
is a spelling tutor. It flashes words at a user-defined rate, and you
must try to spell the word correctly. Features include score keeping, a
hint mode that reveals one letter at a time, report card printing, and
more. VBRUN is included on this disk.


WinGraph 1.1
   XWare, Inc. ASP
   $35
   #12269
is an equation graphing program for high school and junior high level
mathematics. Features include expression parsing, cartesian coordinate graphs in
two and three dimensions, polar coordinate graphs, variable solution ranges,
full rotational and zoom capability for 3D graphs, Clipboard support, and more.

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