Both the Go Figure?DVD dramatic videos and the Go Figure? CD-ROM edu-game:
Are high interest level and can capture the interest of students with low motivation.
Can be used for enrichment for students at lower grade levels than the target audience
Can be used for remediation for students at higher grade levels than the target audience
The eight Go Figure?DVD dramatic videos:
Are interesting, easy to understand video instruction on key mathematics skills.
Can be viewed individually, in pairs, or in heterogeneous groups.
Can be reviewed repeatedly for those who want or need extra time.
May be stopped at any time to check for understanding of content.
Provide for adjustments in volume levels.
The Go Figure? Teacher’s Guide:
Is available in electronic form. It contains information and worksheets with an abundance of sample problems that may be reproduced and adjusted for size, font clarity, color preference, or they may be read to students with text-to-speech devices.
Worksheets are designed so that each problem has a “Teacher” option. Students may choose “Teacher” instead of, or in conjunction with, answering questions whenever they want help or guidance from an instructor.
The Go Figure? CD-ROM edu-game:
Has built in instructional materials to aid the student in solving problems.
Has help tip material that may be accessed as often as desired.
Can be played individually or collaboratively.
“Reads” visually-displayed text aloud for all problems and help screens.
Has the option of turning off /turning on the sound and the reading of text as desired.
Is un-timed. Text remains on the screen as long as a student desires.