Title: Mastering Math
Overall Rating:
C
Source: Saterlee Computer Lab
Playing Time: 1/2 Hour
Date: 6/11/98
Cost: $ 195.00 http://cd-rom-guide.
com/cdprod1/cdhrec/006/196.shtml
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: None
Subject Area: Math, grades K-12
Objectives: Drill students on their Math
skills
Brief Description: Students work on various
Math problems
Entry Capabilities Required: Keyboard
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 5, problems were
good for subject area
Provides practice of relevant skills:
5, relevant problems used
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: 2,
No use of graphics, plain white & black screen
Likely to be comprehended clearly: 3,
easy to understand
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
0, just like looking at problems on paper
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): 2, you can guess
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): 1
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
Clear directions for play: 5, multiple
choice
Effectiveness of debriefing:
3, explains how to get correct answer
Strong Points:
Good Problems for students
Weak Points:
No use of graphics, just like doing boring math problems on paper
Reviewer: Karin Lightfoot
Position: MST student
Date: 6/11/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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