Learn Multimedia Algebra in Win95

  • 08/01/96

Algebra in Simplest Terms is a 24-lesson CD-ROM series that reviews fundamental and teaches advanced algebra concepts, using an electronic textbook format. Based on the successful PBS College Algebra series produced by COMAP's Sol Garfunkel, Ph.D., the course combines professionally produced video and text narration with an online dictionary and graphing calculator, management system, placement tests and more. More than 2,000 instructional screens as well as 2,200 tests and exercise questions are integrated. The program starts with a lesson on the Language of Algebra and concludes with a Probabilities lesson. It also provides feedback for questions and exercises, reinforcing key concepts. Liafail, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, (612) 925-3727. W

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