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- This is SCHOOL-MOM version 4.1. The author, Dr. Andrew Motes,
- is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals.
-
- Shareware vendors have permission to distribute diskettes with
- this software copied onto them. However, vendors must tell their
- customers that they are purchasing the disk and not the
- software. This software can only be purchased directly from
- the author or from an authorized dealer.
-
- The following is a one-line description of SCHOOL-MOM:
- Comprehensive educational program for all ages.
-
-
- The following is a short description of this version:
-
- This colorful, award winning children's educational software
- one of the world's best. SCHOOL-MOM version 4.1 is a
- complete educational tool for children ages 4 to 14. It
- contains multi-level modules for Math, Music, English,
- Spelling, Art, and Time. It also contains an exam generator
- with some exams already provided. Tunes are use for rewards.
- With this software you can have fun and learn at the same time.
-
-
- For the long description of this version, add the following:
-
- MATH - This module contains four levels of addition,
- subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra. It also
- contains arcade-style math games and animated instruction.
-
- MUSIC - This module has three levels of difficulty. Each
- level allows you to use the keyboard to write tunes as
- you watch the notes appear on the screen. As the learning
- increases so does the complexity. Tunes can be edited,
- stored and played back for later use.
-
- ENGLISH - This module contains four learning levels. The
- first level allows you to choose from lists of nouns,
- verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. The computer then makes
- sentences from the chosen words.
-
- The second English level in an exciting game that requires
- you to race a clock and unscramble words into a sentence
- while watching out for flying arrows.
-
- The third level teaches sentence structure by showing a random
- sentence from the data files and asking you to choose the
- proper structure.
-
- The fourth level teaches subject-verb agreement by displaying
- a random sentence from the data files and asking you to
- choose the missing verb.
-
- SPELLING - This module contains five options. These
- are Alphabet, Random Words, New Spelling Homework, Last
- Spelling Homework, and Old Spelling Homework.
-
- The Alphabet option is for preschoolers and teaches upper and
- lower case alphabet. The upper case letter is shown and you
- must choose it's lower case equivalent.
-
- The Random Words option has four learning levels. In the
- first level a three letter word is shown for three seconds
- then you must spell the word. As the learning level goes up
- the words get longer.
-
- The New Spelling Homework option is for entering your daily
- spelling homework so the computer can drill you on the words.
- When you are done you have the option of storing the words
- for later use.
-
- The fourth option, Last Spelling Homework, allows you to
- recall the last set of spelling homework words. The fifth
- option, Old Spelling Homework, calls up all the old spelling
- homework words and drills you on these.
-
- ART - This module allows you to show creativity and have fun
- while doing it. You can choose from one of 5 options. These
- are Draw, Spider Webs, Space Tunnels, Space Worms, and Space
- Ribbons. The Draw option allows you to draw freehand with
- either the joystick or the mouse. The Spider Webs options
- allows you to control the actions of a spider who leaves a
- web behind him. The last three options allow you to create
- beautiful screen art with three-dimensional qualities using
- either a joystick or the keyboard.
-
- TIME - This module has four learning levels that teach
- you to tell time. A clock is shown on the screen and you
- must choose the correct time from a list of three answers.
- The difficulty increases with the learning level chosen.
-
- EXAM - This module allows teachers or parents to create
- multiple choice examinations. The exams are graded with
- the scores placed in a score file. Some exams are already
- provided on the disk. After you create an exam you can
- also print a copy of it for handout.
-
-
- The hardware requirements are:
-
- 640K RAM and CGA or better. A mouse is optional. This
- software may not run on the PCjr. It also may not work
- properly with some VGA cards that are not 100% PC compatible.
-
-
- Software requirements are:
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- MS-DOS version 2.0 or better.
-
-
- Registration:
-
- $25.00 plus shipping and handling ($4.00 for US, $5.00 for Canada
- and Mexico, and $10 for all other foreign orders). Registered
- customers get a bound manual, registered version, update notices,
- support by mail, and lots of additional software.
-
- List of Files on Disk:
- go.bat - Batch file for starting SCHOOL-MOM.
- sm.exe - SCHOOL-MOM executable program.
- install.exe - A program for installing SCHOOL-MOM on
- a hard drive. Can also be used to run
- School-Mom
- sm-read.me - Brief instructions for using SCHOOL-MOM.
- sm-man.doc - Complete manual for SCHOOL-MOM in ASCII format
- sm-invc.doc - One page invoice for organizations that require
- it.
- sm-reg.ltr - A registration letter that can be printed then
- filled out.
- order.doc - An order form for other software available from MES.
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- Tune1.tun - These four files contain tunes that can be
- . recalled from the music option.
- .
- Tune4.tun
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- spell_1.dat - Contains 3 letter words for Spell option.
- spell_2.dat - Contains 4 letter words for Spell option.
- spell_3.dat - Contains 5 letter words for Spell option.
- spell_4.dat - Contains 6 letter words for Spell option.
- sc-words.dat - Contains scrambled sentences for the English
- option.
- Noun1.dat - Contains nouns for the English option.
- Sub_verb.dat - Contains sentences and missing word choices for
- level 3 of the English option.
- Numbers1.dat - Contains graphics information used to draw
- large numbers in the Laser Blast option.
- Numbers2.dat - Contains graphics information used to draw
- large numbers in the Laser Blast option.
- Adverb1.dat - Contains adverbs for use in level 1 of the
- English option.
- Adject1.dat - Contains adjectives for use in level 1 of the
- English option.
- Sentence.dat - Contains sentences and sentence structure
- choices to be used in level 2 of the English
- option.
- Verb1.dat - Contains verbs that are used in level 1 of the
- English option.
- Verb2.dat - Contains different verbs that are used in
- level 1 of the English option.
- open.dat - Graphics file for opening screen
- States.exm - Exam file for multiple choice exam on capitals
- of all 50 states in the U.S.
- States.scr - Score file that shows names of students that
- take the States exam and their scores.
- Pres.exm - Exam file for multiple choice exam on the
- Presidents of the U.S.
- Pres.scr - Score file that shows names of students that
- take the Presidents exam and their scores.
- World.exm - Exam file for multiple choice exam on countries
- of the world.
- World.scr - Score file that shows names of students that
- take the World exam and their scores.
- Cities.exm - Exam file for multiple choice exam on cities of
- the world.
- Cities.scr - Score file that shows names of students that
- take the Cities exam and their scores.
- Vendor.doc - The file you're reading now.
- File_id.diz - Short description of School-Mom for BBS use.
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- See.exe - This is a file viewing and printing utility
- created by Pinnacle Software and used with
- their permission.
- Amaze.txt - Pinnacle Software's text file.
- __________________________________________________________
- Sw-talk.exe - A talking PC utility produced by Creative
- Software Sounds, Inc.
- Regfemal - Voice file
- __________________________________________________________
-
- There are 41 files on this disk.
-
- The tunes, used for rewards, where chosen because they are not copyrighted
- (public domain) and have unknown authors. If you know otherwise please
- let me know. I'll remove them immediately.
-
- Note to BBSs: Please use the file name MOM410.ZIP for the zipped file.
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