This software is suitable for all mainstream students who are developing their reading acquisition, basic mathematics and thinking skills. It is also suitable for students who require practice and revision, and those with mild learning
difficulties. Students with specific learning needs should be
directed to one of the subject-specific Macroworks titles.
Overview
Schooligans is a series of four programs jam-packed with comprehensive phonics, spelling, reading, grammar, maths and thinking exercises in a structured learning environment that is fun to use and educationally sound. Each program challenges students to achieve their personal best while enjoying a very real and positive learning experience.
In Schooligans 2, students will learn:
Phonemic awareness; covering blends, digraphs, double-vowel rule, bossy ‘e’ rule, dipthongs, vowels with ‘r’, silent letters, soft ‘c’ and ‘g’ rule, long vowel sounds. Promotes accurate and reliable reading skills, starting with common blends at the beginning and ending of words through to double-letter sounds and the mastery of increasingly complex sounds.
Spelling skills; covering 32 age specific word lists, sorted phonetically, with 5 different spelling games. Reinforces spelling and vocabulary skills using sound, text and visual cues, including sentences for context.
Reading fluency; covering 32 graded passages with topics that will appeal to any reader. Encourages improved reading ability by tracking the student’s reading speed, comprehension of what has been read, and selection of unfamiliar words.
Grammar rules and correct use; covering Abbreviations, Adjectives, Articles, Calendar, Capitals & Full Stops, Compound Words, Homonyms, Nouns, Numbers, Opposites, Plurals, Sentences, Time, Verbs and more.
Mathematics; covering basic addition, subtraction and multiplication, and introducing division, using randomly generated questions, with interactive tutorial support at each level.
Thinking skills; covering brainteasers, logic problems, word problems, sequencing, and general knowledge.
Note: Home Edition is limited to 4 users only. The School Edition allows unlimited users.