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Peer reviewedTroutner, Joanne – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described are 10 computer software programs for problem solving related to mathematics. Programs described are: (1) Box Solves Story Problems; (2) Safari Search; (3) Puzzle Tanks; (4) The King's Rule; (5) The Factory; (6) The Royal Rules; (7) The Enchanted Forest; (8) Gears; (9) The Super Factory; and (10) Creativity Unlimited. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedAllinger, Glenn D., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Reviews six software packages: (1) "Adventures with Charts and Graphs: Project Zoo," dealing with problem solving; (2) "Balancing Bear"; (3) "Baseball Math: Activity Sheet Generator," drilling in basic operations; (4) "Math Mind Puzzlers," producing worksheets; (5) "More Teasers from Tobbs: Fractions…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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
Kinnaman, Daniel E.; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviews four educational software packages for Apple, IBM, and Tandy computers. Includes "How the West was One + Three x Four,""Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing,""Math and Me," and "Write On." Reviews list hardware requirements, emphasis, levels, publisher, purchase agreements, and price. Discusses the strengths…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Lazoricek, Frank – 1987
This resource guide is designed to assist educators by identifying materials that will develop the skills tested on the mathematics section of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test (HSPT). Major sections included are: (1) "Introduction" (describing background information on the HSPT and format of this guide); (2) "Mathematics…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Reviews three software packages: (1) "The Weather Machine Courseware Kit" for grades 7-12; (2) "Exploring Measurement, Time, and Money--Level I," for primary level mathematics; and (3) "Professor DOS with SmartGuide for DOS" providing an extensive tutorial covering DOS 2.1 to 4.0. Discusses the strengths and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Lounge, Joseph P.; And Others – 1986
This book is organized in three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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, Kathy, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Reviews four software packages: "Scientific Reasoning Series: Batteries and Bulbs," dialogue-type software for physics; "More Teasers from Tobbs: Fractions and Decimals"; "Personal Consultant Plus," an expert system software package; and "How the West Was One + Three X Four," problem-solving software using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviews three computer software: (1) "Elastic Lines: The Electronic Geoboard" on elementary geometry; (2) "Wildlife Adventures: Whales" on environmental science; and (3) "What Do You Do with a Broken Calculator?" on computation and problem solving. Summarizes the descriptions, strengths and weaknesses, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
