Title: Mastering Math
Overall Rating:
C-
Source: Queue
Playing Time: Not Applicable (students
work on problems until they are done)
Date: 1985
Cost: $ 195.00
http://cd-rom-guide.com/cdprod1/cdhrec/006/196.shtml
Number of Players: one
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: CD-Rom
Subject Area: Math (grades 3-8)
Objectives: To get students to work on
math problems in order to select a correct answer.
Brief Description: Has different topics
of math (algebra, fractions, etc) broken up into problems. Choices
for the correct answer are given.
Entry Capabilities Required:Mathematical
ability at the students' particular grade level, basic computer literacy
(answers are mostly typed in)
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 3. Students
are allowed time to work on specific math problems and after determining
the answer, pick a choice.
Provides practice of relevant skills:
4. Students need to use their math skills, in a particular topic, to solve
the problems.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:1.
Very boring. Students will be consumed with rote learning.
They will probably need to use pen and paper.
Likely to be comprehended clearly:3-4.
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
1. Using this program is just like taking a test on paper, only it
is on the computer.
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance):Not Applicable
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): Not Applicable
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
Not Known
Clear directions for play: 4. It
is easy to tell what needs to be done next.
Effectiveness of debriefing:2.
You don't learn much of anything from this program except how to hate boring
math problems.
Strong Points:
Helps build basic abilities in solving math problems. The program
keeps track of how well you have done.
Weak Points:
There is no room for interactive use. The software is boring and
requires pen and paper usage.
Reviewer: Christa Trombley
Position: Undergraduate Math Student
Date: February 15, 1999
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.