Reviews an elementary school mathematics computer program (Applesoft Basic) focusing on whole numbers. Discusses lessons (with built-in tutorials), tutorials, games, management disk; and documentation which presupposes no prior knowledge of computers. Indicates that the program is of excellent quality and although expensive, a demonstration disk…

Some of the many educational computer programs available in todays market are described. Examples of the products of a dozen educational software vendors and their addresses are supplied. (MP)

A program designed in the BASIC programing language to provide drill and practice with positive and negative numbers is presented. (MP)

Four games and documentation in a computer assisted mathematics program (Applesoft Basic) are reviewed. Although the games do not teach mathematical concepts, they do serve to reinforce concepts/skills students already possess. The intended audience is elementary/junior high school students, but the programs could be used for mathematics…

Computer assisted instruction is presented as a tool for helping students learn to successfully solve word problems. Four stages of developing a curriculum for elementary school mathematics, grades three through six, are covered. (MP)

Reviews computer program on factoring whole numbers (suitable for Pet, Apple or TRS-80). Discusses documentation and selected aspects of the 12 interactive lessons, games, and exercises suitable as new material for upper elementary/junior high school students and as review/remedial material at the secondary/junior college levels. (JN)