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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)