![]() The problems become more complex and terminology is introduced, for example, "Go to D and 6, then go three blocks east". You go back to a loading dock after each successful delivery and then start the next delivery. A speaker allows you to listen to the voiced instruction. There is a Hint button to give clues if you need help. The parcel pickup is a small blue square. A picture map is available at all times, with the delivery site noted as a red dot. Each street corner has cross street names, such as 'B3" these are cleverly named as they form coordinates on the map. The animations are lively and very well drawn. This clearly indicates in which direction it is headed. The student must direct the van, using 1-step movements and thereby deliver parcels to customers. The screen animates as the delivery van drives about town, performing right angle turns. They drive a van about town and negotiate turns at street corners. They learn to master concepts of left right and straight ahead as well as compass settings, North, South East and West. In Fripple Deliveries, children must drive about town. The manufacturing process is delightfully animated with interesting and captivating machines and components. Children can experiment and form hypotheses as to what machine to use and where to place it in the production line. The exercises start at an elementary level, then progress to more complex problems. There are activities from A-N in this interesting and challenging problem solving exercise. The process may involve up to 5-6 steps, with turning the shapes, twisting them, turning them upside down etc until the desired cookie has been made successfully. They must analyse a finished product and re-create it. Students have to order the manufacturing process as a sequence of steps. In Cookies, you must design cookies that have different shapes, interior shapes, colours and design features. The amusing animations and fun characters add to the appeal of this package. The age appropriate music and graphics will appeal to younger primary aged children in school or at home. The exercises are graduated and students can progress at their own pace. It also provides opportunities for exploration, observation and decision making. The various activities encourage students to plan, think and analyse. These guide parents as to the content and the learning/leisure opportunities afforded by the program. It comes with a comprehensive teacher's manual, a demo of other Edmark titles, an online Help file and a program that gives information on what the students will learn. The install program also places a shortcut in the Edmark directory. After installing a few files on your hard drive you only need to place the CD in your CD-ROM drive and it will launch automatically. The installation is very easy to perform and is straightforward. The software will run on Windows 95 or 98 as well as on Apple Macintosh computers. FrippleTown is a colourful, vibrant community where children can learn about spatial awareness, shape, colour, in fun problem solving exercises. ![]() It has built-in scanning that allows students who use a single switch to participate in mainstream classrooms. The activities are all introduced with lively animations, music and voiced directions. ![]() ![]() It gives students an opportunity to develop reasoning and problem solving skills. This software has been designed for students in Grades Prep to 2. Thinkin' Things: FrippleTown For PC Compatible computers running MS Windows 95/98 and for Mac OS ![]()
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