Q: Does the Learning System incorporate any games? A: No. Combining voice narration, text, and images, the Learning System is for serious education. Any words which students should pay close attention to are high-lighted and clickable. Once clicked, you will be brought instantly to the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of the keyword. You will notice that some words have a different color; this is because Barron’s Encyclopedia is also included and one-click away, for further understanding of the subject. Q: Does the Learning System have tests? A: Yes. Each subject comes with a set of quizzes. If a student has selected a wrong answer, an explanation is provided which helps the student understand the question better. For tests such as with our Math subjects, you will have mostly printable test sheets to practice hands-on problem solving. The answers are provided with an additional printable test sheet. Q: How can progress be monitored by parents, guardians, or teachers? A: Parents, guardians, or teachers, can open up the progress report where each subject will show whether or not the subject has been finished, and if the tests have been taken. Quiz scores are all listed, and this area can be used as a guide to determine which subject the student needs further study in. Q: I would like to have hands-on teaching in Math with my child or student. Does the Learning System do that? A: The teaching methods for Math will change depending on the grade level. For elementary grades where parental participation is encouraged, there are more animated teaching methods along with narration. For upper grade levels, more hands-on problem solving through videos and printable test sheets are included, so that students can follow exactly how the math problems are solved.. Q: What is the education level of each subject? A: Each subject is to the standards and is equivalent to what is being taught in school. The Learning System is intended to act as an accessory tool alongside school curriculum, and is not meant to replace school curriculum. You can adjust the speed of your students learning experience at your student’s own pace. Q: How many subjects are covered? A: Each package comes with about 100 subjects, and each subject will take an hour or so for the student to go through and finish. Because DVD-ROM’s can hold 10 to 20 times more contents than a CD-ROM, your Learning System discs are on DVD-ROM. Meaning, instead of 100 discs, you are receiving 2 to 3 for a smoother transition in changing subjects at your computer. Q: I am not sure if I can use a DVD-ROM with my computer. A: A quick way to find out if you have a DVD drive (as you do require a DVD drive to use this product.) is to put the disc in and see if it starts up. If you have a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM cannot be read. A DVD drive is about $30 at any local computer or electronic store. Q: Is the Learning System compatible with Vista? How about the latest Mac OSX? A: The Learning Systems are updated every year. They run on Vista and the latest MAC OSX. The Learning Systems also provide contents for iPod, and with your iPod viewer, not only can you learn more about your subjects, you can also take quizzes for each subject anytime, anywhere.