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Back to school downloads
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Back to school downloads: Junior high and high school students

Whether your child is entering kindergarten or grad school this fall, the CNET Download.com library contains software that can help make the most of the school experience. From flash-card programs to homework organizers to scientific calculators, this handy list of our favorite educational programs can help you meet the needs of students in any grade.

StudyMinder Lite

With StudyMinder Lite, your offspring may never forget a scheduled test or project's due date again. This free organizer lets your kid keep track of upcoming assignments and grade point averages.

Typer Shark Deluxe

In Typer Shark Deluxe, you zap sharks and other monsters by typing the words and letters that appear. The simple typing tutor sets your kid up correctly, while the arcade-style typing drills will hold his or her interest.

Seterra

Don't let the low-rent graphics throw you off--Seterra is a world-class way to learn global geography. You can go macro and identify regions or drill down as far as large cities in Southeast Asia. We find ourselves losing hours to this minimalist freeware masterpiece.

ChemLab

To supplement your child's chemistry class without the near-certainty of broken glass and other lab accidents, ChemLab allows scientifically accurate experimentation on virtual equipment.

Visual Basic for Kids

Help your child begin a deeper understanding of computers and programming with Visual Basic for Kids, a well-thought-out set of tutorials. Don't forget to install Visual Basic first so that you don't frustrate little Ada.

Quiz Buddy

View flash-card quizzes on a wide variety of topics or make your own. Quiz Buddy can even print out the quizzes as flash cards to test your kid's knowledge offline.

Vocabulary Wizard

The vocabulary section of college-entry tests lends itself well to computer study aids. Vocabulary Wizard can teach you 6,000 words for the SAT and other standardized tests, then give you a multiple-choice quiz.

LavaMind Study Center

This free collection of documents shares good tips for taking standardized tests, such as the dreaded SAT. LavaMind Study Center makes a good supplement for a test-prep class or book.

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