Have fun following clues to better math skills.
Math Detective uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your child for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math.

First, read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next answer critical thinking questions to improve understanding of the math concept and develop critical thinking (comprehension) skills.

Higher-Order Thinking, Reading, and Writing in Mathematics
This terrific new software is a time-saver for educators and very student-friendly. But most important, the unrivaled depth of reading analysis required by the activities guarantees better grades and top test scores.

Software Features:
~ 37 activities
~ Self-tutoring: includes quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers
~ Printable award certificates, scores and data about each student.
~ On-Screen teaching guide and answer keys, self-grading and saves unfinished games

Benefits:
~ Teaches standards-based math
~ Enhances reading comprehension
~ Sharpens deductive reasoning skills

System Requirements for Windows: 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
~ Pentium Processor 200 MHz or faster
~ 64 MB RAM ~ CD-ROM Drive
~ 80MB free hard drive space
~ Color monitor with 800 x 600 resolution

System Requirements for Macintosh: OS X
~ 200 MHz Processor or faster ~ 132MB RAM
~ CD-ROM Drive ~ 80MB free hard drive space
~ Color monitor with 800 x 600 resolution

Award:
Informal Education Products New Product of the Year, 2003

Ages 8 to 9.
Grades 3 to 4.

3126 ~ Math Detective CD Rom ~ $29.95