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Direct linkLarkin, Kevin – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
Having trouble finding the right app? In this article, Kevin Larkin discusses the difficulties teachers encounter when searching the App Store for high quality, appropriate apps that support students' mathematical learning. Kevin provides a useful link to a collection of over 100 app reviews.
Descriptors: Courseware, Handheld Devices, Appropriate Technology, Educational Quality
Boehm, Diann – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1994
Reviews two software programs: "The Graph Club" which makes learning graphs "magical and exciting"; and "WiggleWorks," an "exciting" reading curriculum on CD-ROM. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Education, Graphs
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Reviews several student-tested computer software programs for math instruction: Gameco's "Word Problem Square-Off"; "MathKeys" by MECC and Houghton-Mifflin; Davidson and Associates'"The Cruncher"; and Sunburst Communications'"Exploring Mathematics with Technology: Number and Operation Sense." (HTH)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Heyboer, Kelly; Mayo, Chace – Teacher Magazine, 1993
Describes 12 computer software programs available for elementary and secondary math and science classes. Programs are selected from an annual guide to the highest rated educational software available. The guide includes title, grade level, category, description, hardware requirements, manufacturer, price, and pros and cons. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMathematics and Computer Education, 1987
Presented are reviews of several microcomputer software programs. Included are reviews of: (1) Microstat (Zenith); (2) MathCAD (MathSoft); (3) Discrete Mathematics (True Basic); (4) CALCULUS (True Basic); (5) Linear-Kit (John Wiley); and (6) Geometry Sensei (Broderbund). (RH)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMajewski, Mirek – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1997
Ray tracing is a method that allows the creation of photo-realistic images on a computer. This article describes a shareware ray tracing program called PovRay and includes some ideas on how PovRay can be used in teaching and in 3-D geometry, physics, and other high school and university subjects. (Author/AIM)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Geometry
Peer reviewedKerrigan, John – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2002
Analyzes mathematics software programs to find engaging and easy-to-use software for integration into the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Discusses criteria for judging good software and useful classroom implementation. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Male, Mary – Cooperative Learning, 1989
Suggestions are made for overcoming the problem posed by available mathematics computer software, which is primarily drill and practice and intended for use by one student at a time. Three commercial software programs are reviewed. (JD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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
Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Reviews five computer software programs for students 3 to 14 years old: (1) The Graph Club (Tom Snyder Productions); (2) Kid Cad (Davidson Associates); (3) Kid Keys (Davidson Associates); (4) Math Ace (Magic Quest); and (5) Busytown (Computer Curriculum Corporation). Prices, supplier addresses, and hardware requirements are provided. (MDM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedAdams, Paul E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1996
Provides an overview of five earth and space science CD-ROMs and their potential contribution to learning mathematics and science. The software are "Welcome to the Planets"; "GeoMedia 2, Interactive Multimedia CD-ROM on Global Environmental Change"; "Mars Educational Multimedia"; "Redshift Multimedia Astronomy"; and "Expert Astronomer."…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Earth Science
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviewed are two computer software packages: "Algebra Concepts: Volume One," and "Data Insights." Each package is described and the strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. Costs and system requirements are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Download full textNorth Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Media Evaluation Service. – 1991
Computer courseware appropriate for instruction in grades K-12 is listed in this document. Entries are classified by subject or application: (1) communication skills, which include instruction in reading, writing, and research sources; (2) mathematics; (3) college selection services; (4) problem solving; and (5) social studies. Information on each…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Haugland, Sue – Day Care & Early Education, 1993
Developmental Software Awards were presented to seven computer programs: (1) Kidpix (Broderbund Software), art; (2) FaceMaker, Golden edition (Queue), creative problem solving; (3) My Words (Hartley Courseware) and Paint with Words (MECC), language; (4) EZ Logo, revised edition (MECC) and Learn about Plants (Create and Worlds), math and science;…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Awards, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Podany, Zita – 1990
This guide lists 21 software packages considered to be worthy of further consideration by other reviewing agencies and schools by a group of 12 computer coordinators from educational software preview centers and evaluation agencies. These software products have been selected as not being likely to appear in the reviews produced by major software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
