Students are able to place important information into the correct sequence. Students arrange information into a logical sequence of events. Students racing the clock must quickly look for leads and clues hidden in longer paragraphs of information. Students will practice the skills of rereading when they miss the clues the first time through the material. Ace Explorer is a science fiction game which simulates a space mission.
Students also write their own stories drawing information from the computer software.
Minimal computer literacy needed, help screens are available. The use of a game simulation approach to reading comprehension will be a great stimulation for the class. The use of cooperative learning techniques will allow the team approach to improve the success of the program. Activities off the computer are designed to meet the varying intelligence strengths of a wide range of students. Every student will play differently.