Math Mysteries
| Math Mysteries | |
|---|---|
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| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Developer(s) | Tom Snyder Productions |
| Publisher(s) | Tom Snyder Productions |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh |
| First release | Math Mysteries: Measurements 2000 |
| Latest release | Math Mysteries: Advanced Fractions |
Math Mysteries is a collection of five math-related educational video games for the Windows and Macintosh platforms, developed and published by Tom Snyder Productions. The games were designed to fit the NCTM standards at their time of development.[1] The series consists of Math Mysteries: Measurements, Math Mysteries: Whole Numbers, Math Mysteries: Fractions, Math Mysteries: Advanced Whole Numbers and Math Mysteries: Advanced Fractions.
Development[edit]
Educational goals[edit]
The series focuses on aiding students who struggle with mathematical problems. Products come with two CD discs. One is the Whole Class CD, which allows teachers to configure specific skills for their students.[2] Students learn to understand problems, collect vital information, work in groups and find the answers to math problems. The other is the Mystery CD, which allows students to independently explore for themselves and reinforce the skills they learned in class.[3]
Reception[edit]
Awards[edit]
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| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Math Mysteries: Advanced Fractions | Parent's Choice Group Approval Winner | Won[4] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | Apple Design Award: Best Mac User Interface | Won[5] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | Children's Software Revue All Star Software Award | Won[6] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | 2000 New Media Competition: Finalist | Won[6] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | All Star Software for Schools - Top 100 Titles | Won[6] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | MultiMedia Schools Four Star Report Card | Won[6] |
| 2000 | Math Mysteries | Technology & Learning 'Quick Pick' | Won[6] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Evaluation Math Mystery Software" (PDF). Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Computer News". Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas. 37 (4): 38. April 3, 2010. doi:10.1080/00368120109603588. S2CID 219714673.
- ^ Daniel A Michaud. "Software Evaluation". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Math Mysteries: Advanced Fractions – Parents' Choice". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Evaluation Math Mystery Software". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Math Mysteries: Awards". Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2018.