Learning System Suits All Ages

  • 09/01/96
LearningPlus is an interactive computer-delivered instructional program with accompanying handbooks designed to help students improve their reading, writing, mathematics and critical thinking skills. The program contains six main interrelated components: Introduction, which teaches how to use the program and computer; Skills Profile, including diagnostics tests that assess students' strengths and weaknesses; Instruction, which includes more than 35 hours in each Reading, Writing and Mathematics courses; Getting Ready for Tests, an extensive array of test-taking strategies; Practice Tests that follow course instruction; and a Management System to track students' work. Lessons are colorful, informative and entertaining. Educational Testing Service, Yardley, PA, (800) 559-PLUS.

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