Homeschool Academy Educational Software

Published: 2010-09-25 09:56:17 (Back to Articles)
 
Homeschool Academy is a brand new range of educational software covering many topics for school-age kids, which uses proven teaching methods to help students learn, revise and understand each topic while they have fun answering a series of questions presented as mini-games.

Intended for home-use or at school, the intuitive and engaging interface allows the child to learn unsupervised and at their own pace, with continual feedback on their progress, grading and revision notes which constantly reinforce what they have learned in each session, while helping them brush up on weaker areas.

The Homeschool Academy range supports the national curriculum in many subjects for Key Stages 1,2 and 3 and provides a strong foundation in each subject, improving problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging environment.

• At Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), the child will learn key time-telling skills, shape & colour, and early numeracy with a focus on rewarding and encouraging positive learning behaviors in preparation for further study.


• At Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), the child will develop an understanding of English Literacy, Mental Maths, Science and History.


• At Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14), students will be introduced to a broader understanding of topics including Science and Maths while their exsisting knowledge of the subjects is consolidated, tested and revised in preparation for further study.

So what are your options?

Bundles and value-packs are available for each key-stage at a reduced price, or subjects can be purchased individually, allowing the parent or teacher to tailor a learning program to suit their own needs. The products on offer are licenced for individual home-use, please contact us for information on school licences.

Key-Stage 1 Number Skills provides a foundation in early maths, problem solving and general numeracy. The child will learn Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Times Tables, improving their understanding of subject by introducing each topic with mini-games and revision notes.

Key-Stage 1 Telling Time teaches key time-telling skills which improve a child's understanding of Time, 12 and 24-Hour Clocks, Time Differences and Time Maths. The student will learn to tell the time at their own pace via interactive games, questions and revision notes.

Key-Stage 1 Shape & Colour provides a child with an understanding of shapes, colours and materials in the world around us, teaching cognitive skills, the properties of various shapes and colour-mixing. The child will develop knowledge and problem-solving skills while they play mini-games and answer questions.

Key-Stage 2 Science Skills introduces the fundamentals of natural sciences, including Nature & Biology, Chemistry, Energy and Materials. Students will develop an understanding of each topic and learn about the natural and chemical processes in a fun and engaging way.

Key-Stage 2 Fun With Maths provides a strong foundation in Mathematics, Numeracy Skills and Problem Solving, by gradually introducing and consolidating the student's knowledge of the subject. Students will learn to solve number problems including multiplication & division, percentages, fractions and decimals, while revision notes improve their maths skills.

Key-Stage 2 English Literacy teaches Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Sentence-Structure and the difference between Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs and Adjectives in a fun series of questions and revision activities. The student will develop a strong understanding of key reading and writing skills that will provide a solid foundation in further education.

Key-Stage 2 History Topics improves the student's knowledge of historical events in a fun and engaging way, with questions and revision notes covering everything from the Roman Invasion to the Second World War. The student will learn, understand and remember key dates in history, as well as important people and places while having fun answering questions and playing mini-games.

Key-Stage 3 Maths teaches Mental Arithmetic, Algebra, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Volume and Measurement. Students will learn to solve problems quickly and improve numeracy skills with revision notes and grading.

Key-Stage 3 Science teaches a variety of science topics; including Biology, Chemistry, Nature and Environmental Issues, introducing each topic with revision notes and a broad spectrum of questions to answer.

Links: Choose Value Packs, Choose Individual Subjects, User Guide, Contact Us

Demos: Key Stage 1 Shape & Colour, Key Stage 2 Science Skills, Key Stage 3 Maths