ScreenTurtle 2
by Topologika Software Ltd
A proven and friendly 'Logo' environment for today's classrooms
True “Logos” can be much too difficult and a bit of a mystery, so Topologika’s ScreenTurtle 2 is designed to address this. The program is quick to learn, yet still offers all the Logo features needed in most classrooms.
ScreenTurtle 2 Benefits and Features
- ScreenTurtle 2 focuses on the exploration of shape, space, number, vectors and bearings
- The Define window lets students build and test procedures
- Suits all ages and abilities
A great way to develop all round Maths skills, not just turtle graphics!
Students are not expected to learn a whole new language as ordinary English words and abbreviations are used, e.g. FORWARD, FD and AHEAD all do the same. They can UNDO commands, PAINT with the mouse, get HELP and even keep notes. Printing is as easy as typing PRINT SCREEN or PRINT WORDS (procedures), which can of course be SAVEd.
Exploring shape and space whilst being introduced to programming, students are encouraged to think about the way shapes are made using distances and angles, and to solve other spatial problems. Older students can try out REPEAT loops and variables, plus unique BEARING and VECTOR commands.
Much imitated these days, ScreenTurtle 2 remains unsurpassed. It offers reliable group and network support and includes worksheets, “tricky turtle challenges” and a classroom support booklet.
“ScreenTurtle has all the graphic commands and most of the structures of a full Logo but it doesn’t seem to mind that I can’t be bothered to learn a whole vocabulary and syntax before I use it, and it will allow a child or teacher to be creative with spelling and form without refusing to do what they want.” – Educational Computing & Technology
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System Requirements
- Windows
- Operating System: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit)
- Operating System: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit)
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ScreenTurtle 2 is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Primary
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
- Secondary School
- Adult
ScreenTurtle 2 is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Numeracy
- Problem solving
Users can access ScreenTurtle 2 in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- Keyboard
- Touchscreen
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