Best New Software

Volume 29, Number 3, February 2002

Best New Math Software K-9

Joanne Troutner

GeoSafari Knowledge Pad CD-ROMs Math Series.
Educational Insights
(www.educationalinsights.com) Grades K-6
These four CDs offer a range of math learning games from Beginning Math to Decimals & Percentages. The quiz games are easy to access and keep track of student progress.

Graph Masters.
Tom Snyder Productions
(www.tomsnyder.com) Grades 4-8
Youngsters learn to analyze statistics with this easy-to-use software. Data tables and nine types of graphs are included. Web-based activities are available to further supplement the program.

Tessellation Exploration.
Tom Snyder Productions
(www.tomsnyder.com) Grades 4-8
Introduce tessellations to any number of curriculum areas with this program. Students can create tessellations, explore transformations and develop slide shows with these geometric pictures.

The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr.
Sunburst Technology
(www.sunburst.com) Grades 7-9
This CD contains three multi-level challenges, which help students practice skills in solving linear equation, substituting variables, translating word problems into algebraic equations and other areas. A number of online tools are available as help.

Splish Splash Math.
Sunburst Technology
(www.sunburst.com) Grades 1-3
This engaging set of games helps students practice addition and subtraction with numbers from 0 to 99. Excellent audio, and three levels of difficulty to make it usable with a wide range of students.

Joanne Troutner is director of Media/Technology for the Tippecanoe School Corporation and owner of Creative Computer Enterprises in Lafayette, Indiana. She can be contacted at troutner@mindspring.com.