UPC: 798936820068 Unit Weight: 0.35 lbs. Brand: Learning Company Packaging: Jewel Case Operating System: Windows 95/98 Rating: Ages: 8-14
Ages: 8-14 Supports math standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Conquer Essential Math and Problem Solving. The world is in desperate need of your clever mathematical mind! Carmen Sandiego has developed a sinister shrinking device that has already taken the Mount out of Everest and the Grand out of the world's most famous Canyon! To restore these and other cherished landmarks to their rightful size, you must embark on 12 strategic adventures to solve hundreds of skill-building word problems and equations.
Features:
Over 250 different activities
3 levels of difficulty
Thousands of math problems
Over 400 word problems
Customizable problem sets
On-Screen Progress Report
Strategy Guide with hints and tips
Glossary of math terms
Practice mode
34 Math Strategies for Math Success:
Learn, apply and practice the following skills and concepts that will help you succeed at numerous types of math problems:
Use ESTIMATION to find correct solutions
Use MODELING to visualize and solve problems
Use CONVERSION to compare fractions, decimals and percents
Use SIMPLIFICATION to break down complex equations
Use PATTERN RECOGNITION to solve attribute puzzles
Use MATH FACTS to calculate with speed and accuracy
Use NUMBER SENSE to improve mental math skills
....... and many more
Essential Math:
Master essential math skills in a variety of fun-filled computation activities. In Practice Mode, customize and play your own problem sets.
Practice: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Convert: Decimals, fractions and percents
Learn critical math skills and concepts, including: Integer, Length, Width, Denominator, Numerator, Place Value
Gain Number Sense by understanding the relationships between: Whole Numbers, Integers, Positive & Negative Numbers
Plus over 60 more!
Word Problems:
Develop critical thinking skills by practicing over 400 word problems.
Analyze word problems
Extract important data
Convert word problems into equations
Sharpen problem-solving skills
Choose mathematical operations
Learn Geometry:
Develop core geometry skills as you explore two-dimensional shapes, angles and spatial relationships.
Study shapes, angles and spatial relationships
Construct geometric models
Calculate Area and Perimeter
Learn and apply over 40 geometric figures and concepts, including: Circumference, Line Segment, Acute and Obtuse Angles, Trapezoid, Polygon and Radius
Calling All Math Detectives!
You're just in time! If our calculations are correct, you haven't a moment to lose! Carmen Sandiego's Quantum Crystallizer is shrinking world treasures faster than you can count them. To save Mount Everest, the Great Wall of China, and other cherished landmarks from Carmen's menacing machine, you must engage in 12 critical missions packed with hundreds of skill-building math challenges. Otherwise, all the world's treasures will soon fit into the palm of Carmen's hand! The Atom Smasher - Exercise essential math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division through drill and practice.
CrimeWave Sensor - Determine the missing numbers in each equation by estimating and working backwards.
Molecular Scope - Use your analytical thinking skills to transform word problems into equations.
Microchip Decoder - Create and use geometric shapes to illustrate problems and find solutions.
Light Spectrometer - Fine-tune your number sense by ordering whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, integers and monetary values.
System Requirements - Windows:
Windows: Windows 95 or better, 66 MHz 486 processor or Pentium recommended, 16MB RAM, minimum 25MB Hard Drive space, 4x CD-ROM drive or faster (a 2x speed drive is supported by 100MHz Pentium or faster), 640x480 display, 256 colors, Windows compatible sound card.
System Requirements: Macintosh:
System 7.5.1 or higher, 100 MHz PowerPC or faster (603e processor), 16MB RAM, minimum 20 MB Hard Drive space, 4x CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 display with 256 colors.
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