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Ben Weintraub (212-675-8567)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Merit Software Introduces "Vocabulary Super Stretch," The Latest Addition To Its Award-Winning Line Of Educational Software
Designed to help students with word recognition, meanings, and origins of challenging words

Website Link:
http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/vocabulary_super_stretch/index.php

NEW YORK, NY. – Merit Software, a leader in educational software for over fifteen years, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its line of educational software, "Vocabulary Super Stretch." "Vocabulary Super Stretch" was created to help students in grades 9 through 11 to comprehend challenging vocabulary and to recognize words in different contexts. The software can also be used by ESL and adult students interested in improving their vocabulary skills. Incorporating such activities as word-to-idea matching and crossword puzzles, Merit Software’s "Vocabulary Super Stretch" is a structured, supportive, and entertaining program that enables students to improve their vocabulary.

"Vocabulary Super Stretch" features two sets of skill levels: Set 1 and Set 2. Set 1 encompasses skill levels 9 – 10. Set 2 encompasses skill levels 10 – 11. Each Set contains 108 vocabulary words and 920 questions, providing students with comprehensive instruction and skill building exercises. Students will quickly learn techniques for deciphering word meanings through root words and word origins while improving their overall vocabulary comprehension.

"Vocabulary Super Stretch" is available in several configurations. A 1 Station version, which includes multiple-student tracking, is available for $129.00. A Home version, which holds records for two names, is available for $29.00. Network, multi-station, and site licenses are also offered.

ABOUT MERIT SOFTWARE:

Since 1983, Merit Software (www.meritsoftware.com) has been producing educational software that addresses the core competencies that students require to succeed. The emphasis is on strengthening students' ability to read, analyze data and communicate their ideas.

Merit Software's programs are known throughout the industry for providing context-sensitive tutorials for students and convenient record management features to aid teachers, tutors and parents.

Visit www.meritsoftware.com to examine the company's library of educational applications currently being used in thousands of educational facilities worldwide.

Merit's educational software has been the subject of rigorous, independent, scientific-based research. These studies have concluded that Merit's software provides an effective supplement to everyday instruction. Research findings are available on www.meritsoftware.com/research.

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