ClueFinders Math Learning System

• ClueFinders Math Adventures (CD 1)
  
• ClueFinders Number Heroes (CD 2)
  
• ClueFinders Adventures (DVD)
  
• Reward Stickers

Basic Math Skills

• Addition and Subtraction
  
  
• Multiplication and Division
  
  
• Decimals and Fractions

Early Geometry

• Area and Perimeter
  
  
• Angles and Lines
  
  
• Figures and Shapes

Logic and Probability

• Graphs and Charts
  
  
• Sorting and Sequencing
  
  
• Hypothesis and Analogy

ClueFinders Math Adventures (CD 1)



Build
a bevy of sharp math skills as you trek high in the Himalayas with the
ClueFinders. They're on a quest to find missing ancient treasures and they need
your sharp wits to hunt for clues. From purchasing supplies in the village store
to building a yak corral, every activity is a math learning challenge. Solve the
mystery and bring home the greatest treasure of all a lifetime of math
confidence.



Something strange is going on in a small village high in the Himalayas. Ancient
treasures are disappearing – and it’s up to you and the ClueFinders’ to
help! Find the clues and figure out what was stolen, who stole it, and where
it’s hidden. Was it the guide, or the stable Boy? Is it in the Ice Cave or the
Great Hall? Think fast, before all the treasures are gone!




Features:

• Sharpen critical math skills
  
• 10 exciting interactive activities while
  trekking through the Himalayas with the ClueFinders

ClueFinders Mighty Math Number Heroes (CD 2)

Features:

• Explore Probabilities with Handsome
  Chance - Read graphs and charts, predict outcomes and determine
  probability as you make action figures of Handsome Chance. Run the
  probability machine to test your hypotheses.
  
  
• Watch Fractions Become a Blast -
  Identify, add, subtract and multiply fractions to make brilliant
  and explosive fireworks with Fraction Man. This math super-hero
  also does a bang-up job of teaching you to compare fractions, find
  equivalent fractions and convert decimals to fractions.
  
  
• Hands-on Geometry with GeoBot - Use the
  Geometry Computer to solve the GeoBot's challenging geometric
  brain teasers. Build geometric shapes and designs while mastering
  concepts such as perimeter, area, congruence, similarity,
  symmetry, rotation and tessellations.
  
  
• Turn Math and Logic into Fun and Games -
  Star Brilliant, host of Quizzo, challenges you to test your wits
  in math and logic against wacky contestants or your own friends.
  Win by solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
  analogy, shape identification, sorting and sequencing problems.
  
  
• Special Features -
  Includes two unique calculators that display the steps required to solve a
  problem. They also convert between fractions and decimals, and simplify
  fractions.

ClueFinders Adventures (DVD)



Enjoy 3 fun adventures on one DVD with the
ClueFinders as they solve "The Mystery of Mathra," uncover "The
Secret of the Living Volcano," and embark on "The Incredible Toy Store
Adventure!"

Mystery of Mathra

When exotic animals disappear and a world-famous scientist vanishes, the
ClueFinders know something fishy's afoot. Join these bold adventurers on a
clue-searching trek into the depths of the rain forest. From reading maps to
building bridges, every activity brings you closer to unraveling an astonishing
mystery.  Make a startling discovery deep in the jungle!

• Explore 30 exciting interactive games and exercises, all geared
  specifically toward 3rd graders!
  
• Build more than 75 key skills in math, language arts, science, geography,
  and problem solving.
  
• Progress through 4 levels of difficulty that keep the challenge fresh and
  inspiring!
  
• Work through tricky challenges with a boost from the detailed help
  features.
  
• Celebrate your successes with built-in progress reports.

The Secret of the Living Volcano

Plunge into an island adventure with the ClueFinders! When a sudden tsunami
shipwrecks the savvy sleuths on an uncharted volcanic island, they need your
help to solve a mystery and escape before the volcano blows. Tackle tricky
challenges in reading, math, geography and science on a bold adventure across
the island, under the sea, and into the volcano!

• Explore 16 thrill-packed activities, all geared specifically toward the
  learning needs of 5th graders.
  
• Build more than 85 critical 5th grade skills in math, language arts,
  science, social studies, and problem solving.
  
• Work your way up through four skill levels.
  
• Stumped? No problem! Detailed help features ease the way through tough
  challenges.
  
• Mark each milestone with a motivating progress report.

Incredible Toy Store Adventure


Embark on a wild toy store adventure where your problem-solving skills will
make a big difference in solving this shrunken mystery!  Being trapped in a
toy store isn’t all fun and games for the ClueFinders. When Owen and Joni
suddenly find themselves shrunk down to only three inches tall, Santiago and
Leslie have to search the toy store for clues before the entire city of San
Francisco is zapped by a mysterious shrinking ray!  

• Explore 6 exciting activity stations and 5 fun ClueSpots.
  
• Learn through wild toy store activities like the Taxi Bug Express and a
  daring Escape from Alcatraz.
  
• Develop and enhance skills in problem solving, geography, spelling,
  patterns and sequencing, math, and language arts.
  
• Stumped? Just turn to the detailed help feature to work through the
  trickier challenges.
  
• Mark every milestone with a motivating Progress Report.

Reward Stickers

Colorful stickers are the perfect reward for a job well done.  Decorate
notebooks, backpacks, and more!

• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 SP4, XP (Home and Pro) SP 1*
  
• Pentium II 300MHz process or higher **
  
• 200MB Free Hard Disk Space 
  
• 64MB of RAM (128MB of RAM for Windows 2000 and XP)
  
• 16X CD-ROM Drive or faster
  
• 800 x 600 16-bit color Video Card
  
• DirectX 8 (included on CD)
  
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 or higher (included on CD)
  
• SoundBlaster 16 or compatible Sound Card
  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
  
• Works with most popular printers (Monochrome and color) supported by
  Windows
  
• 33.6 Kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required
  for Internet access ***
  
• Keyboard 
  
• Mouse

• Mac OS 9.2.2; OS X 10.2.8 or later
  
• G3 350MHz (500MHz recommended for OS X)
  
• 120MB Hard Disk Space
  
• 64MB of RAM (128MB RAM for OS X)
  
• 16X CD-ROM drive or faster
  
• 800 x 600 thousands of colors
  
• Standard Macintosh Sound
  
• Optional: headphones, printer
  
• Keyboard
  
• Mouse

* Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program for
Windows 2000 and XP.



** The amount of hard disk space required can vary.  If you already have
one or more required components (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) installed
on your system.  It needed Internet Explorer requires an additional 50MB
hard disk space.  This may require some minor adjustments to the
configuration of your system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers.

*** User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges.