How is it used to teach? And, if so, at what level does it start?
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You first specify which bidding conventions you want to use. In normal play, you bid and play a hand, then the computer bids and plays the same hand and the results are compared. So it is teaching by example.
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no. the teaching is very clear and easy to follow. I hope that you will enjoy as much as my mum does...she's in her 70's....so its NOT demanding.
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Please let me know what you think of it once you've tried it out. (It's encouraging to hear Tony used it.) Also, I'd like to know what equipment I need to use in conjunction- I don't have my own smartboard in my classroom and I'm not sure if I can borrow one long-term! But if I can just hook it up to my computer and project it on a screen, I think I'm good to go! -I look forward to hearing from you!
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Yes, I used it to help some of my friends children, ages 6-12, to learn how to play a few song. They enjoyed it.
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I would say from 6 to 12 years, as a starter set. A child can definitely learn to play with this set, but if he/she starts to get good, or is already skilled, it probably doesn't sound professional.
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It's pretty basic, though I agree just reading the description left me wondering as well. We love it though! Even my 4 year old can play with us. Basically you have turtles and you have to give them directions (left right, straight) to get to their gem in the middle of the board. It is really more the idea of programming. The adult playing is the computer, and moves the turtles, while the kids are the programmers giving the directions. There are also different levels so as the kids get a feel for it, blocks can be added that they have to move around, or laser beam through.
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No. I really like this program, and it has helped my daughter immensely. She likes doing it and that is, from what I've learned, about 60% of the battle. But it can't be a complete curriculum. My opinion is that it is the best reinforcement for what you teach at home. I'd go with AlphaOmega and when the days coursework is done, turn them loose on this as a "treat" for as long as they want. With my daughter I don't allow any TV until she "goes up a level" in something. The pleasant surprise is that she forgets that she only had to level-up one and keeps going for a long time.
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No. But you will be surprised on how you can figure it out. And you tube has videos in English. The kids had a blast. :)
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My son needed it for his music class. He is in the fifth grade. I think, personally, it could be used by a child younger than that and up to adult, as long as they were interested on learning to play an Instrument.
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I am sure it would. If I were you I would start at Level 3 or 4 as 1 & 2 are fairly basic. There is not a lot of grammar - what is there you learn by speaking, but that is the way most of us learned grammar anyway.
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It will be fine. We got it for a 7 year old. Just keep in mind that attention span for lessons starts at about 7-8 years for guitar, piano and othe technical instruments. But introducing the instruments younger is a smart idea.
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That is a really difficult question to answer. As I am sure you have read, each kid develops differently. This is a great tool for kids that know the alphabet and are just starting to learn to read. It is great for kids learning phonics or the sounds that each letter makes. My daughter just turned 3 years old. She knows the alphabet and the sounds all the letters make. She does great on it, with out any trouble. She has a cousin that is 4 years old and he can't do any of it. It depends on the learning level of the child.
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It is good for learning the spoken language, but virtually nothing on grammar. I wish there was written text to go along with the lessons. Having said that, it has made me more confident to speak German. I have all 5 levels and have stalled out on Level II, but plan to resume lessons soon.
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That would depend upon the child. For most it would be grades 1 to 4 or 5 since it has addition and subtraction and then multiplication and division. Early learners might do the addition before school and those with challenges learning could use it as extra practice at any age. . . Our 12 year old daughter with some learning issues is still enjoying it.
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This course takes a student from such basics as holding a guitar correctly and learning the notes on the strings to the most advanced techniques. So, yes it's for beginners and can be used by more advanced players as well because they can watch only the relevant parts.
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Ditto on the other answers! The wonderful possibilities of training the students to gain skills of recognizing different sequences in sound. Playing the instrument can also be a reward in certain classrooms.
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You can use it out of the box. You can also go on line and get more activities. It's a great introduction to learning on computers. Very child friendly.