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A handheld electronic learning aid is disclosed. The learning aid is utilized for teaching and testing associations between pictorial representations and the correct responses to the pictorial representations. A selected one of an associated group of numbered printed pictorial representations is ran

A handheld electronic learning aid is disclosed. The learning aid is utilized for teaching and testing associations between pictorial representations and the correct responses to the pictorial representations. A selected one of an associated group of numbered printed pictorial representations is randomly selected by the learning aid, and the operator attempts to correctly respond to the pictured object. Scoring functions and displayed reward phrases provide positive reinforcement of learned skills. One embodiment of the learning aid is utilized to teach and strengthen spelling skills in young children. Additionally, anagram or other alphabetic type modes of operation can provide training and experience in literary skills.

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A student learning aid system for teaching and testing associations between pictorial representations and correct responses to said pictorial representations, said system comprising: (a) a plurality of numbered, printed pictorial representations, each depicting a different object; and (b) an electro

A student learning aid system for teaching and testing associations between pictorial representations and correct responses to said pictorial representations, said system comprising: (a) a plurality of numbered, printed pictorial representations, each depicting a different object; and (b) an electronic handheld learning aid, said learning aid comprising: (i) random number generator means for randomly generating a number corresponding to a selected one of said plurality of numbered, printed pictorial representations; (ii) memory means for storing a correct response associated with each of said objects; (iii) display means, coupled to said random number generator means, for displaying said number generated by said random number generator means; (iv) input means for allowing the student to enter a proposed response to the object depicted in said selected one of said plurality of numbered, printed pictorial representations which corresponds to said number generated by said random number generator means; and (v) comparator means, coupled to said input means and said memory means for comparing said proposed response entered by said student with said correct response stored in said memory means and for providing a signal indicative of the results of said comparison.