Application file:
Virtual Tiles is a software program which gives students of all ages a concrete model for
operations with integers and polynomials. It is a computerized version of the algebra tiles
manipulative used by many teachers. The evaluation of an expression, combining like terms,
solving equations, the distributive property, multiplication of polynomials, division of
polynomials, and factoring, all have concrete models using tiles which are extremely effective.
Virtual Tiles allows a student to construct her/his own meaning for many complicated concepts.
Compatibility:
It states that it is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 or later. Virtual Tiles also will run in Classic mode under Mac OS X. In Classic mode, the screen resolution must be no greater than 800 x 600.
Category:
Numbers & Spreadsheets
Year released:
2005
Publisher:
NECTAR Foundation
System:
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture:
PPC
App's manual:
