Title: Prime Suspect Reading Adventure
Overall Rating: A-
Source: Multi Dimensional Communications, Inc.
Playing Time: Varied depending on player, no set time limit
Date: 1994
Cost: $
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: Hard Disk Installation, 2 MB RAM for System 6.0.7+ or 4MB RAM System 7.0+
Subject Area: Reading
Objectives: To develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills
Brief Description: Three mysteries to solve resembling the game Clue. Player selects case, reads description of suspects, searches rooms for clues, takes pictures of evidence and interviews suspects to solve the crime.
Entry Capabilities Required: Minimum Third Grade Reading level

Rating: (1-5)

Relevance to objectives

Provides practice of relevant skills

Likely to arouse/maintain interest

Likely to be comprehended clearly

Technical quality (durable, attractive):

Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance)

: (5) Player must solve crime by choosing the correct suspect

Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction)

: (5) Realistic, Lots of detail in the mansion, the characters and the clues

Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):

Clear directions for play:

Effectiveness of debriefing

:(5) Students know why and how they solved the crime, what steps they took, etc.

Strong Points: Fun, Interesting, Great for building self-esteem
Weak Points: There were three different games but only one degree of difficulty. At least one game should target a lower reading level
Reviewer: Kathy Reno
Position: Student
Date: 6/14/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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