Title: Clue Finders' Math Ages 9-12
Overall Rating:
4
Source: The Learning Company
Playing Time: Unlimited
Date: 1998
Cost: $ 29.95
Number of Players: 1 or 2
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: 12
MB of free disk space, Quad-speed CD ROM drive, 256 color SVGA, 66 MHZ
or better
Subject Area: Math and Reading
Objectives: Player must have good reading
skills to solve word problems
Brief Description: Ages 9-12. There are
eight different skills. The village store requires the player to
have good comprehension skills. Difficulty increases as player moves
through different areas such as the YAK pasture and the cloth shop.
Entry Capabilities Required: Basic reading
and math skills
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: (5) Mysteries
are dependent upon real life application skills
Provides practice of relevant skills:
(5) Provides excellent practice in reading comprehension as well as math
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: (5)
Games are interesting for the younger and older student
Likely to be comprehended clearly: (4)
Player will more than likely have to practice math skills and pay attention
to what's being read
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
(5) Very attractive to the player
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): (4) More than likely
the player will not win by chance. To win the game, the player must
master the skills.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): (5) Results
are accurate and simulations are good
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
(5) Based upon QED's Educational Technology Trends, Fall 1997: #1 Learning
Software in schools.
Clear directions for play: (5) Provides
helps to keep the student going
Effectiveness of debriefing:
(3) Students are told when they have completed a game in the excellent
mode
Strong Points:
Provides practice of a variety of reading and math skills simultaneously.
Good program for teaching reading across the curriculum
Weak Points:
N/A
Reviewer: Cindy Ross
Position: Student
Date: February 14, 1999
Computer System Reviewed on: IBM Compatible
- Compaq Presario