Ages 5 through 8. Elementary teachers will find this software a big help in reinforcing math skills to visual and auditory learners. Measurement Tom Snyder Productions . . Ages 9 to 12. One of a set of five Math Mysteries programs for these ages, Measurement covers the concepts of distance, capacity, and weight conversions.
Students interact with onscreen characters, sort through clues, and solve challenging word problems.
Teachers will have to take an assertive role in successfully implementing Math Mysteries in the classroom. This is not babysitting software. It requires a teacher who is willing to push the envelope between being an average educator and becoming an exceptional instructor. Ages 9 to 11. It was designed by teachers to meet National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards.