Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is Quantum?
Quantum Simulations, Inc. develops artificial intelligence tutoring, assessment and professional
development software for Accounting, Mathematics and Chemistry for the K-12, higher education and
adult learning markets. Research tested and approved by educators across the United States, Quantum's
AI software is proven in research studies to improve comprehension, problem solving skills and test
scores by as much as 50%. Quantum's intelligent tutoring engines are integrated with existing web-based
learning products, providing a strong competitive edge for distributing partners. A "technology think tank,"
Quantum is funded and supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation
and the National Institutes of Health. For more information, please visit www.quantumsimulations.com.
What is McGraw-Hill’s relationship with Quantum?
MHHE has a non-exclusive distribution partnership with Quantum Simulations, Inc. for the Quantum
Tutors. McGraw-Hill is the first textbook publisher in higher education to offer the Quantum Tutors for
Accounting and Chemistry.
What are the Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle?
The Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle help tutor students on the fundamental accounting
concepts and problem-solving skills needed for principles, financial and managerial accounting courses.
Just like working with an excellent instructor, students can enter their own work into the software, ask
questions and receive step-by-step feedback at a detailed level not available with any other software or
homework management system. The Quantum Tutors are ideal when the student needs immediate help
and the instructor is not available to answer questions. Accessed over the Internet, students have
unlimited, convenient access day or night and can study independently at their own pace.
Currently, McGraw-Hill is offering the Quantum Tutors for accounting that allow the student to work on
problems just like the ones in the textbook. Problems are correlated by textbook, chapter and problem for
the topics of Transaction Analysis, Adjusting Entries and Financial Statement Preparation. In the future,
we plan to have the Quantum Tutors integrated with EDU and Connect homework management systems
for McGraw-Hill’s top selling books. Additional topics for principles and managerial accounting will also be
developed. Specific release dates for homework integration and new tutoring topics will be announced.
What McGraw-Hill books will be supported by the Quantum Tutors for the Fall 09 school year?
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Wild FAP 19e
Libby FA 6e
Libby Principles 1e
Wild FinMan 3e
Spiceland FA 1e
Price CA 12e
Haddock 1e
Phillips 3e
Where can students purchase the software?
For the Fall 09 school year, students can purchase the Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle via
access card at the book store or on each textbook web site (e.g. Wild FAP 19e www.mhhe.com/wildfap19e).
What does a subscription cost?
The Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle (three topics) are $15.00 per semester (180 days).
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What are the system requirements to access the software?
 High-speed Internet connection (recommended but not required)
 PC - Windows XP or higher, Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher); Firefox (1.5 or higher)
 Mac - 0S X (10.2 or higher), Firefox (1.5 or higher)
 Screen resolution setting at 1024 x 768
 Macromedia Flash 7 or higher
 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher (support documents)
Who is using the Accounting Cycle Tutors?
To date, performance and user research has been conducted at Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio and at
the University of Saskatchewan (see research summaries at www.mhhe.com/accountingtutors). The
Quantum Tutors for Accounting have been reviewed and approved by over 200 instructors at colleges
and universities across the country. Schools that have field tested the software with students include:
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Arapahoe Community College, Sara Harris
Baldwin-Wallace Community College, Linda Chase
Bloomsburg University, Jack Rude
Coastal Carolina Community College, Ann DeCapite
George Mason University, Connie Hylton
Green River Community College, Brenda Bindschatel
Oakland Community College, Meg Costello
University of Houston, Ron Lazer
University of Minnesota, David Johnson
University of North Florida, Diane Tanner
University of Toledo, Diane Marker
University of Saskatchewan, Fred Phillips
Westchester Community College, Sal Marino
What sales tools are available for the Quantum Tutors?
PowerPoint Presentation: Can be downloaded at:
www.quantumsimulations.com/mhhe/accounting/marketing/MH_Accounting_Tutors.ppt
Live Software Demonstration/Script: A username/password has been set-up for all sales reps and
eLCs. You can access a demo of the software at www.quantumtutors.com/mhhe. The demo includes one
transaction analysis problem for each textbook.
If you have forgotten your username and password, please click on “Forgot Password” in the login area of
the site and your username and password will be emailed to you. If you DO NOT have a username and
password, please contact Al Renshaw at Quantum at al.renshaw@quantumsimulations.com.
A script that walks you through a software demonstration step-by-step is available for Wild FAP 19e,
Chapter 2, Problem 2-2A is available at:
www.quantumsimulations.com/mhhe/accounting/marketing/TA_Demo_Script.doc
Promotional Web Site for Instructors: For a complete overview, software demo, customer quotes,
research and more, visit www.mhhe.com/accountingtutors. The site includes:
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Overview: Tutor benefits, price and system requirements.
Product fact sheet (PDF): Accessed from the general Information page.
Software Demo: Four-minute self-running software demo.
Research Results: Includes field studies conducted at Baldwin-Wallace Community College
and the University of Saskatchewan.
User Feedback: Testimonials and quotes from students, instructors and educators.
WebEx Demo: Instructors can complete a contact form to schedule a demo with an eLC.
Find Your Textbook: Instructors can see which McGraw-Hill textbooks are supported and
can link to the specific textbook web site.
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