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 AMON10A.ZIP   05-19-1994   679k   ANIMATED MONEY v1.0 - Disk 1 of 2 
teaches coin recognition and math skills 
using US and Canadian coins. The coins are 
scanned in to be highly recognizable. Three 
types of games are provided: coin recog- 
nition and adjustable level matching games 
(coins to amounts and coins to coins). 10 
matches earn a ticket to an animated movie 
featuring clay animation, etc. VGA and Hard 
Drive required. Keyboard, mouse, SBlaster. 
 AMON10B.ZIP   05-19-1994   664k   ANIMATED MONEY v1.0 - Disk 2 of 2 
teaches coin recognition and math skills 
using US and Canadian coins. Features clay, 
stop-motion, time-lapse, pixillation  
animation. Sound effects and speech supported 
for PC Speaker, SoundBlaster and clones, 
Speech Thing, Disney Sound Source and more! 
VGA and Hard Drive required.  
Keyboard and mouse support. 
 ATLAS.ZIP   05-25-1994   164k   ²²²²²² ²²²²²²²² 
²±° EducAtlas 1994 °±² 
World statistical atlas 
>>>>>> 1994 issue !!!! <<<<<< 
English version 
More than 160 countries - The  
new states : Czech Rep., Slova- 
kia, Erythrea) - The great 
organizations (NATO, NAFTA ...) 
 AWARE119.ZIP   09-18-1994   177k   CULTURAL AWARENESS V1.19 Educational  
game for cultural literacy - Two levels of  
play. At Novice level, the game is suitable  
for sixth grade and up. At Advanced level,  
the game will challenge adults! Topics  
include proverbs, idioms, grammar,  
literature, music, art, history, geography,  
world religions, science, math...  
Education - History/Geography/Science  
 BERTAA40.ZIP   07-15-1994   180k   BERT's AFRICAN ANIMALS, ver. 4.0 1/2 
 BERTAB40.ZIP   07-15-1994   125k   BERT'S AFRICAN ANIMALS, VER. 4.0  
Children's animal coloring writing program.- 
Easy enjoyable coloring program, especially 
useful for introducing young children to 
computers. Designed by educators to be used 
with minimal help from adults. Animals are 
placed on backgrounds, then colored. 
Optional Sound Blaster voice. 
VGA-512k-mouse. 
Games - Other 
 BERTCA40.ZIP   07-15-1994   213k   BERT'S CHRISTMAS, VER. 4.0 1 of 2 
 BERTCB40.ZIP   07-15-1994   130k   BERT'S CHRISTMAS, VER. 4.0  
Children's Christmas coloring writing prog.- 
Easy enjoyable coloring program, especially 
useful for introducing young children to 
computers. Designed by educators to be used 
with minimal help from adults. Figures are 
placed on backgrounds, then colored. 
Optional Sound Blaster voice. 
VGA-512k-mouse. 
Games - Other 
 BERTDA40.ZIP   07-15-1994   210k   BERT'S DINOSAURS, VER. 4.0 1 of 2 
 BERTDB40.ZIP   07-15-1994   112k   BERT'S DINOSAURS, VER. 4.0  
Children's dinosaur coloring writing prog.- 
Easy enjoyable coloring program, especially 
useful for introducing young children to 
computers. Designed by educators to be used 
with minimal help from adults. Dinosaurs are 
placed on backgrounds, then colored. 
Optional Sound Blaster voice. 
VGA-512k-mouse. 
Games - Other 
 BERTPA40.ZIP   07-15-1994   223k   BERT'S PREHISTORIC ANIMALS, VER. 4.0 (1 of 2) 
 BERTPB40.ZIP   07-15-1994   111k   BERT'S PREHISTORIC ANIMALS, VER. 4.0  
Children's animal coloring writing program.- 
Easy enjoyable coloring program, especially 
useful for introducing young children to 
computers. Designed by educators to be used 
with minimal help from adults. Animals are 
placed on backgrounds, then colored. 
Optional Sound Blaster voice. 
VGA-512k-mouse. 
Games - Other 
 BERTWA40.ZIP   07-15-1994   197k   BERT'S WHALES AND DOLPHINS, VER. 4.0 (1 of 2) 
 BERTWB40.ZIP   07-15-1994   105k   BERT'S WHALES AND DOLPHINS, VER. 4.0  
Children's whale coloring writing program.- 
Easy enjoyable coloring program, especially 
useful for introducing young children to 
computers. Designed by educators to be used 
with minimal help from adults. Whales are 
placed on backgrounds, then colored. 
Optional Sound Blaster Voice. 
VGA-512k-mouse. 
Games - Other 
 BIGMAT21.ZIP   08-06-1994   133k   BIG MATH ATTACK! tests your math skills 
spelling, typing and metric conversions 
skills in a fun arcade environment. EGA. 
Several skill levels are available that 
makes this program suitable for both 
children and adults. Top scores recorded. 
 BILLBEAR.ZIP   05-24-1994   533k   Billy Bear Let's Party - is a 
children's storybook. It is Billy Bear 
sister's birthday and you are invited 
to the surprise party. There are gifts 
to open, water balloon fights, and a 
visit to the carnival. Features include 
colorful animation, music and sound 
effects. Requires 512k RAM, hard drive, 
mouse, and EGA/VGA. 
 BUT33.ZIP   06-23-1994   318k   BUTTERFLIES, BEES & HUMMINGBIRDS (V3.4)  
Early Childhood-Number Concepts-(Talks)- 
Child flies butterfly, bee, or hummingbird 
to correctly numbered flower. Number 
Concepts include matching numerals, matching 
audio numerals to visual, counting images, 
counting by 1, 2, 5, & 10, and number 
patterns.Rqs.CGAorVga.512k.(Sound Blaster,e 
Education - Mathematics 
EARL PAUL TEBOCKHORST 
 EECTUT.ZIP   04-06-1994   257k   Electronic Engine Control - is an 
animated computer guided tutorial for 
students taking transportation 
technology or automotive mechanics 
courses. This tutorial features colored 
diagrams, quiz questions throughout, an 
explaination of key terms, and a 
teacher tutorial.  
 FLSHCRD.ZIP   07-21-1994   30k   Very useful math teaching program. uses flash 
 GAKU113A.ZIP   06-11-1994   282k   GAKUSEI 1.1.3  
Japanese grammar tutorial (20 lessons)- 
Introduction to kana; onomatopoeia; DESU 
copula; ARIMASU/IMASU verb s of existence; 
WA, GA, E, O, DE, and NI relationals; 
dictionary an d -MASU verb forms; NA 
adjectives; more. Registered users get ten 
additional lessons. 
Education - Language 
BARHAM SOFTWARE 
 GAKU113B.ZIP   06-11-1994   270k   GAKUSEI 1.1.3 ASP Japanese grammar 2/2 
 GHS30B.ZIP   09-10-1994   297k   GRADESHEET 3.0B  
Powerful & easy gradebook program.- 
Powerful gradebook program with an easy 
interface. Mix letter & number scores, 
multiple averaging methods, graphical 
distributions, statistics, pop-up note taker 
attaches notes to students, nice printouts. 
Handles hundreds of scores and students. 
Education - Teachers 
STEWART JOHNSON 
 GRADEB4H.ZIP   08-26-1994   258k   GRADE BOOK POWER Version 4.07 ASP 
Use either two-9 week or 3-6 week terms per 
semester. Create over 30 different reports. 
Individual progress reports include assign- 
ment date, title, points possible, points 
earned, letter grade, category averages, 
grading trend, personal & general comments, 
absences, tardies, and missing assignments, 
parent signature, grade override, weighting, 
semester exam, extra credit, seating charts, 
 GRADFIND.ZIP   07-16-1994   52k   ð GRADEFIND - A tool for STUDENTS to figure 
out & keep track of grades / test scores. 
Will determine a final grade (A,B,C,D,F). 
NOT for TEACHERS. Easy inputting. Norton 
Interface. As many classes as you want. 
Save/Restore data files. Keeps track of up 
to 200 individual scores. Try it! <í> TTW  
Helps in case of Teacher error.ShareWare$12 
 GTDOS172.ZIP   06-13-1994   106k   GUITAR TEACHER 1.72 for DOS. Chord database. 
Guitar Teacher is a system for displaying 
guitar-chord diagrams. Features: 
* Seven chord formulas 
* Six alternatives for each chord 
* 504 chord diagrams in total 
* Formula and voicing displayed 
* Right- or left-handed fingering 
* Includes a guitar tuner 
* Instruction on tuning and chord structure 
 KIDWRE21.ZIP   05-17-1994   400k   KIDWARE - EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE v.2.10  
Educational activities for kids 9-14 Windows  
- 6 programs for skills learned in the  
classroom. Includes: Math spelling, typing  
tutor, logic, graphics and puzzle modules. To 
install program, run SETUP.EXE from A or B  
drive. WordSmith Document Design Inc. $19.95  
 LINPRO25.ZIP   09-27-1994   385k   LINGUAPRO/SPANISH v2.50 - Large-scale 
program for serious students. Rqrs PC, DOS, 
Hard Disk & 640K mem. EGA/VGA recommended. 
19,000 word graded vocabulary with sophisti- 
cated Flashcarding. Has Latin-American and 
Castilian dialect conversational courses. A 
unique Verb Conjugator SYNTHESIZES millions 
of COMPLETE sentences to drill verbs in all 
tenses/persons. Features for Advanced users. 
 MATHCH30.ZIP   07-14-1994   353k   An educational game that teaches children  
their math tables with personalized text,  
colorful animation, interesting sound  
effects, and VGA photographic images.  
Provides parent options for subject and  
difficulty levels. Can be used in  
practice/learning or in timed testing modes. 
 MATHSTUD.ZIP   10-17-1994   1055k   MathViews 1.71A - student version 
 MLRRM30.ZIP   04-19-1994   127k   My Little Realm's Read More v/3.0
Read More offers readers titles that make 
reading fun. Kids can check off the books 
they've read, and Read More will put smiley 
faces by the titles. They love to watch the 
smiley faces add up. For ages infant (who 
might need some help) to young adult. Runs 
from floppy or hard disk. Requires IBM 
comp.; 364KB RAM. $20 + $5 (s/h) 
 MSPIG11.ZIP   06-19-1994   877k   Ms. Piggy Bank - six entertaining and 
effective activities teach children from 
6 to 10 all about money. VGA graphics, 
high quality speech, and full mouse 
support. 
 PHONICS1.ZIP   09-27-1994   1167k   The PHONICS READING & SPELLING SYSTEM will 
teach children and adults the phonetic 
reading and spelling methods. Interactive 
teaching method with graphic, music and 
voice. This is a complete HEARING, SEEING 
and SAYING package with REAL SPEECH. VGA 
graphic required. Supports sound boards. 
DareWare Inc. 410-426-0649 
 PIN_INVT.ZIP   10-11-1994   1k   WANTED: P.I.N. AREA CONTACT PERSONS.....* 
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A solicitation to join the P.I.N. * 
Network (currently 1,000) * 
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Parent Information network - PIN * 
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 PIN_OBE1.ZIP   10-11-1994   7k   OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION.................* 
FIVE YEARS OF CHAOS.....................* 
Position Paper Volume 1.................* 
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What is OBE? * 
Implementing Chaos. * 
OBE Chaos: past and future. * 
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Parents, once fully informed, will * 
oppose this attempt to "mold" their * 
 PIN_OBE2.ZIP   10-11-1994   8k   OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION II..............* 
LONGING FOR THE OLD MODEL T.............* 
Position Paper Volume 2.................* 
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The "need" for restructuring. * 
Universalizing error. * 
Sanctions, entrapment and the invasion * 
of privacy. * 
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In the past, education was given the * 
 PIN_OBE3.ZIP   10-11-1994   10k   OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION III.............* 
DOUBLESPEAK.............................* 
Position Paper Volume 3.................* 
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Orwellian "doublespeak". * 
Must be something in the water. * 
Doublespeak: children at risk. * 
Social engineering: a concerted plan. * 
Those "outcomes" again. * 
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 PIN_OBE4.ZIP   10-11-1994   9k   OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION IV..............* 
THE SEVEN GOLDEN CITIES.................* 
Position Paper Volume 4.................* 
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Those daring conquistadors. * 
The real cities of gold. * 
You get what you pay for. * 
Self-justification: accusing and * 
excusing. * 
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 PIN_ORDR.ZIP   10-11-1994   11k   INFORMATION TOOLS FOR EYE 'N EAR........* 
A list of books, pamphlets, video tapes * 
and cassettes available through PIN. * 
Parent Information Network - PIN * 
 QASA50.ZIP   09-05-1994   208k   QA STUDY AID V5.0 Testing System Test  
creation/execution system. Databases up to  
20000 questions/answers. Includes compiler  
and interpreter. Presentation, correct answer 
display, automatic scoring. Data encrypted or 
password protected. Can export score file for 
gradebook programs. All question types except 
essay. Relative weighting, letter grade  
associations, random subset generation at run 
or compile time. Needs ASCII editor. 
 SCLMOM50.ZIP   08-25-1994   553k   School-Mom Plus v5.0 Comprehensive  
educational software for children of all  
ages. Has multiple learning levels for music, 
math, English, spelling, alphabet, time and  
art. Also has an exam generator with 50 exams 
provided. Comes with on-screen manual.  
Provides support for SoundBlaster boards.  
Colorful, educational, easy to use and fun.  
Won "Best of 1994" for for educational  
shareware! 
 SPANH1.ZIP   09-28-1994   280k   Spanish Helper Level One v1.0 Excellent 
Interactive program to learn Spanish. First  
of three levels (beginning, intermediate and  
advanced). Its interactive quizzing system  
allows you to learn vocabulary rapidly.  
Contains a large database of vocabulary and  
allows you to form your own lists to quiz  
yourself. Its well-planned design makes it  
the perfect program for individuals or  
schools. 
 SSEED.ZIP   10-10-1994   693k   BILLY BEAR'S PUMPKIN SEED EGA Educational 
Multimedia Program. Childrens storybook 
w/ animation, music & sound effects. You  
are in for a Halloween treat - this is the 
first Billy Bear story where the captions 
are done with human voice. Text to speech 
remains for your children's learning fun 
for the reading text. Sound Blaster recom-  
mended. Requires 512k, EGA/VGA, harddrive 
mouse. NEW registration information.  
 TMIME20.ZIP   06-19-1994   456k   Talking Time Tutor - your child will 
quickly learn to tell time with TTIME's 
colorful clocks (digital and analog) and 
its high quality digitized speech. Four 
different time activities with 4 skill 
levels. Mouse and keyboard supported. 
 TOUR_USA.ZIP   05-22-1994   78k   Tour_USA - Lots of information on each state 
in the United States, including 1-800 
numbers, mileage, fuel cost, and time 
estimates to 60 major cities. 
 TYPING27.ZIP   09-03-1994   17k   Typing program for smaller children. They 
can't hurt anything with this. Mono/Color 
 WORDY.ZIP   09-18-1994   292k   ************* WORDY 2.5 ************** 
Educational word construction game of 
special interest to Scrabble (tm)  
players. Checks entered words "on the 
fly" against included 94,000 word  
dictionary. Versions for both color and 
mono systems. Includes standalone SEARCH 
and ANAGRAM utilities. $2 registration. 

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