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Language Plus and Whole Numbers Plus  network versions have been updated and are ready for distribution.  To arrange for your school district or organization to acquire network licenses for these programs E-mail us. sales1@tis-co.com

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All Abilities Builder programs are supported by Microsoft Agent and Voice.

Microsoft Agent "Peedy"


Microsoft Voice

                 


 Animation
All programs use the optional Microsoft Agent character Peedy, a delightful parrot who is programmed to make learning fun!

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Printed worksheets and tests are easily generated for all program activities.



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Abilities Builder Program Downloads
Language Whole Numbers Fractions
Spell Words
Spell Plus
Matching Tests
Fill-In Tests
Language Plus
Whole Number Math Facts
Add & Subtract Whole Numbers
Multiply Whole Numbers
Divide Whole Numbers
Whole Numbers Plus
Fraction Facts
Add & Subtract Fractions
Measure It

Don't want to download?  Get all the software you need to run all the trial versions on CD mailed to you via USPS. This will enable you to install as many of the Abilities Builder programs on as many computers as you like. The cost is only $9.95. This amount will be credited to your first registration key purchase. Purchase CD



Spell Words
Version 6.6 2.21 MB DOWNLOAD
Dramatically improve spelling and reading skills using this program.  Simply type in word lists or copy-and-paste them from your word processor.
Note: The teacher can elect not to use Peedy and use the computer system's default Microsoft Voice to read the word. The word appears for the time interval determined by the teacher. The teacher also determines the number of errors (Tries) the student will get to type the word successfully. This exercise was set for 2 tries.  The student can hear the word as many times as he presses the 'Repeat Word' button.
In Level One, the vowels disappear and the student types in the entire word in the lower text box.
In Level Two, the consonants disappear.
For  Level Three, vowels and consonants are replaced with dashes.
Level Four, all characters are removed, leaving no visual cues.
Level Five requires total recall. The word is read to the student but the word does not appear.
Click to see sample Worksheet




Spell Plus  
Version 6.6 2.74 MB DOWNLOAD
Spell Plus has all the features of  Spell Words and more! You can also write lists of sentences. The same 'cloze' method used for spelling words is used for sentences, with several additional benefits: Improved reading, verbal and written expression, and the retention of subject materials. Simply type in sentences or copy-and-paste from a text source or your word processor.
Click to see  worksheet 1   worksheet 2





Matching Tests
Version 6.6 2.14 MB DOWNLOAD
This program will enable you to create an unlimited number of matching tests for any subject area. Simply type in your questions and answers, or copy-and-paste them from your word processor. The memorization of definitions, facts, and rules is easy and fun with this program.
The definition is read every time the 'Say Box' button is pressed. The selected option is read every time the 'Say Option' button is pressed.
Click to see printed test




Fill-In Tests
Version 6.6 2.16 MB DOWNLOAD
This program will enable you to create an unlimited number of fill-in tests for any subject area. Simply type in your statements, or copy-and-paste them from your word processor. The program does the rest! The memorization of definitions, facts, and rules is easy and fun with this program.
Select an option and press the 'Say Box' button and Peedy (or Microsoft Voice) reads the entire statement. The selected option is read every time the 'Say Option' button is pressed.
Click to see printed test




Language Plus
Version  8.6 2.74 MB DOWNLOAD
Note: This comprehensive language program has all the features of Spell Words, Spell Plus, Matching Tests  and more! It also has additional exercises designed to improve punctuation and capitalization skills.
In this punctuation exercise, the complete, punctuated sentence has appeared for the time interval, selected by the teacher,  in the upper text box and has disappeared. The sentence reappeared in the lower text box stripped of all punctuation marks. The student is attempting to replicate the fully punctuated sentence. He has correctly inserted the two commas and the open parenthesis mark. If he inserts the close parenthesis and the period, he will receive positive feedback for a correct response.
For capitalization, (not shown) the same procedure is followed, with all upper case characters changed to lower case.




Whole Number Math Facts
Version  6.6 1.95 MB DOWNLOAD
This program sets the foundation for building good math computation skills. Even the most challenged students will quickly master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
Click to see printed tests  test1  test2  test3  test4  test5





Add & Subtract Whole Numbers
Version 6.6 2.33  MB DOWNLOAD
Learn to add and subtract simple to complex problems . Problems are solved number by number, much the same way you would solve them on paper. The addition and subtraction facts exercises are included.
Click to see printed tests   test1 test2  test3  test4  test5




Divide Whole Numbers
Version 6.6 2.42 MB DOWNLOAD
Learn to solve simple to complex problems in division. Problems are solved number by number, much the same way you would solve them on paper. The division facts training exercise is included.
Click to see printed tests   test1   test2  test3  test4   test5





Multiply Whole Numbers
Version 6.6 2.35 MB DOWNLOAD
Learn to solve simple to complex multiplication problems. Problems are solved number by number, much the same way you would solve them on paper. The multiplication facts training exercise is included.
Click to see printed tests   test1   test2   test3   test4   test5




Whole Numbers Plus
Version 7.6 2.91 MB DOWNLOAD
Note: This program has all the features of   Whole Number Math Facts ,  Add & Subtract Whole Numbers ,  Multiply Whole Numbers ,  and  Divide Whole Numbers , all in one neat package.
Fraction Facts
Version 3.5 2.23 MB DOWNLOAD
Learn to reduce, simplify and convert simple to complex fractions. Problems are solved number by number, much the same way you would solve them on paper. Includes several extra help features to make learning easy and fun.
Click to see printed tests   test1   test2   test3





Add & Subtract Fractions
Version 3.5 2.23 MB DOWNLOAD
Learn to Add and subtract simple to complex fractions with like and unlike denominators. All the features of Fraction Facts are also included in this program. Problems are solved number by number, much the same way you would solve them with pencil and paper. Included are many extra help features to make learning easy and fun.
Click to see printed tests    test1   test2




Measure It
Version 1.1 2.14 MB DOWNLOAD
Learning to measure is easy and fun using this program. Measuring with English and metric rulers at varying levels of difficulty is covered using multimedia computer activities and printed tests.
Printed metric ruler test    Questions   Answers
Printed English ruler test   Questions   Answers