Software we have been using:
| Computer used SP=Sat pro, S=Satellite, Oct=Octopus, SJ=Slim Jim CD Drive | ||
| Software | Computer | Comments |
| Full marks Mental maths | SP,S | good for kids who have never used a computer before, simple games gets them used to the mouse, good for assessing their maths and english abilities |
| Full marks Science | SP,S | |
| Full marks Spelling key stage 2 | SP,S | |
| 10 out of 10 Junior Essentials | Oct | for young children - very simple tasks |
| 10 out of 10 Essential Science | Oct | These provide basic training in the specified
subjects, not very difficult best for younger kids, some of the games are a bit weird and difficult to play ( especially blocks which I haven't managed to do myself so the kids don't have much hope in doing it) also the racing game which gets you to press the 'B' and 'N' keys should be avoided as it damages the keyboard |
| 10 out of 10 Essential English | Oct | |
| 10 out of 10 Words | Oct | |
| 10 out of 10 Spelling and punctuation | Oct | |
| 10 out of 10 Structured spelling | Oct | |
| Times Education Series Key stage 1,2 and 3 English | SP,S | We like these best for older kids who can
read, some really fun activities. If they cant read then you'll need to use the Sat Pro computer as it has a sound card and clear instructions are given |
| Times Education Series Key stage 1,2 and 3 Maths | SP,S | |
| Times Education Series Key stage 2 Science | SP,S | |
| Times Education Series Key stage 1 Information technology | SP,S | Ideal software to introduce IT and explains a lot about'everyday technology' |
| Times Education Series GCSE Physics, Biology, Electronics | SP,S, Oct+SJ |
For the more advanced pupil who wants thorough exercise
for the brain! |
| Learning Land 2 and 19 | SP | For young children under 7, introduces numbers, colours and repeating patterns |
| Reader Rabbit | SP+SJ | Younger kids like this basic maths, reading
and spelling it takes a long time to complete (1-2 hours) but keeps them captivated for all that time, excellent for group work |
| Mavis Beacon Teaches typing | SP | Learn to type, many exercises good for all ages, ingenious fun and challenging |
| 3D Atlas | SP | Learn about the countries of the World, flags recognition and general knowledge are rewarded with air miles for world travel, very funny film clips included! |
| Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0 | SP | Find out about the Nature around us good for all ages. |
| Body works | SP | Interactive encyclopedia about the body find out what does what good for the older kids |