Suggested are features which should be considered before selecting a specific interactive graphics package. Features that allow for accurate estimates of roots of functions and solutions to systems of equations are illustrated. Six graphics packages are compared including display, tabular options, misleading graphics, printing options, functions…

Reviews following computer materials: Coordinate Math; How the West Was One + Three x Four; Math Facts Lottery, Basic Skills Game; Math Tutor, Division; Now You See It, Now You Don't; Pinball Math, Basic Skills Game; Place Value-Add/Subtract; Quarter Mile; Regrouping; Sailing through Story Problems; Scope Math, Computer Mathematics Course for…

Reviewed are two microcomputer software packages which may be useful in mathematics education: "Hands-On Math Volume 3," and "MathCAD 2.5." Listed are the educational level, hardware requirements, package contents, cost, and availability. Discussed are the functions, applications, strengths and weaknesses of each package. (CW)

Reviews two software packages; "Block It, An Instructional Game" and "Conquering Whole Numbers." The first is a simulation game which uses graphic representation of base-ten blocks to reinforce place value and regrouping. The second package is designed to give students in grades three through six practice in computation. (PK)

Suggests that a solution to the problem of expensive educational software may be found in public domain software. Included are a definition of public domain software, a discussion of the kinds of software that are in the public domain, ways to obtain such software, and a list of some examples. (PK)