Objectives and directions for each activity are clearly stated in the user's guide. The instructions for the student vary with each game. Some give verbal directions, some show examples with specific directions, some rely on the student to experiment and then deduce how to proceed with the game, and some have a help students can access while in the game. All have a stop or return to menu button clearly visible on the screen. Knowledge of mouse use with click and drag is necessary.
Screens grow more difficult as children proceed through the activities.
In the adult section, parents can review the child's progress, adjust the levels of difficulty, and turn off the child's access to the levels of difficulty. With varied content and levels of sophistication, this program would be of interest to a wide audience and is appropriate for utilizing various problem solving skills as advertised on the package and listed within the User's Guide. It appears free of bias. Some activities are more compatible with other materials than others but would require careful teacher review and planning to incorporate. Overall, the program would function well as a stand alone.