Scally's World of Problems

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Scally's World of Problems

'Looking for some software to help your kids relax at home or school? Co-operative and stimulating tasks that encourage children to think creatively.With 25 levels of difficulty in each of the planets eight environments, this software comprises 200 unique puzzles set on Scally's imaginary planet. The levels progress from straightforward introductory tasks, ideal for young children and those with special educational needs, to more complex puzzles demanding creative, lateral and/or divergent thinking. Purpose-designed material explains how to use the pack's resources to develop thinking skills through practising the processes of analysing, understanding, remembering and applying.

The accompanying teaching reources booklet, Scallys World of Problems in the Classroom, suggests ways in which enterprising teachers can use the purpose-designed material to promote problem-solving skills with children of all abilities and ages.

Scally s World of Problems encourages a co-operative approach to problem-solving, and when children have familiarised themselves with the roles of all the maze icons, they can be further stretched to create their own puzzles for others to tackle. This takes the activity and the learning beyond problem-solving into the creative process, drawing on imagination and planning skills.

Supplied with printable worksheets (on the CD-ROM).

System requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP, Mouse and keyboard, Works with switches and IntelliKeys.

Also suitable for Adult Basic Education (ABE).

Product No: TL-SWP