Name of Software:  Fraction Attraction
Company:                Sunburst
Price:                      Approximately $79
Grade Level(s):      7th and 8th

Type of Software:  Stand Alone
Operating System:  Windows 95/98/NT

The following categories have been evaluated by the teacher(s) using the software.

Ease of use for a teacher.  Above Average. 

Ease of use for a student.  Above Average.
The level of difficulty can be changed.

Time it takes to learn.  Approximately 15 min.
Students are using the program independently at the end of one demonstration.

Matching the software to clasroom learning.
Above average.  Encourages the student to quickly do mental math when working with equivalent fractions.

Students were able to achieve objectives.
Average.  As level of difficulty increased, student success decreased.

Appeal of the Software.  Above Average.

In a brief narrative, explain how this software will enable you as a classroom teacher and/or your students to enrich the current classroom environment.
The more students work with fractions, the less they tend to "fear" them.  Being able to write equivalent forms of a particular fraction encourages manipulation with numbers.

In a brief narrative, give one or more concrete examples of specific lesson plans, learing experiences, or learning units that demonstrate the value of this software.