Discusses two computer programs ("Billiard Ball" and "Taxman") that foster the development of higher-level thinking skills in children. Indicates that children develop such skills as planning ahead, analyzing, and using models/diagrams in the first program. Includes list of 26 programs with price, source, hardware needed, and…

Seymour Papert, creator of LOGO, explains how he came to create this important problem-solving language and how he intended it to be used to foster learning among children. What children can do with turtle geometry (indicated to be a natural approach to mathematics) is one topic considered. (Author/JN)

Provides reviews of four educational software packages which deal with problem solving, mathematics, history, and reading comprehension. Includes information about appropriate hardware, grade level, the publisher and purchasing. Contains comments about the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)