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Learning in Motion Series: Assess Math!, gr. K-8, 1998. Teacher 's guide in three-ring binder; 46 pp., and disk stand-alone version, $99. Requirements: Windows 95 Pentium computer or better or Macintosh System 7.1.3 or greater. Requires 16 MB of RAM and 10 MB of free hard-disk space; color monitor; 4x CD-ROM drive. Learning in Motion, 500 Seabright Ave., Ste. 105, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3481, (800) 560-5670.

Mathematics assessment programs frequently disappoint me because they usually evaluate student performance using the lowest-level-thinking skills--rote operations. Assess Math steps beyond that one-dimensional approach. The program is not for student use at the computer. …