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Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Reviews two programs: (1) "The Weather Machine" on understanding weather and weather forecasting and (2) "The Mystery of the Hotel Victoria" on problem solving in mathematics. Presents the descriptions, advantages, and weaknesses of the software. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedMiller, Anne, Ed.; Radziemski, Cathy, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Three pieces of computer software are described and reviewed: HyperCard, to build and use varied applications; Iggy's Gnees, for problem solving with shapes in grades kindergarten-two; and Algebra Shop, for practicing skills and problem solving. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedTobin, Kenneth – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Reviews research on the purpose and effectiveness of laboratory activities. Discusses epistemology, problem solving, cooperative learning, student involvement, assessment, and teachers as researchers. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Reviews two computer software programs: (1) "Conquering Ratios and Proportions" using a medieval theme for guided practice in identifying and forming ratios for grades 5-8, and (2) "Percent Word Problems" providing problems for finding a percentage of a number and a number from a percentage. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
