PC Software CD-ROM Carmen Sandiego Math Detective No Case or Manuals Windows Mac
- Condition : Used
- Dispatch : Next Day
- Brand : Broderbund
- ID# : 182504863
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PC Software CD-ROM Carmen Sandiego Math Detective No Case or Manuals Windows Macintosh
There are a few light scratches on the CD. There is no jewel case or printed instructions with this game. The picture of the artwork is a Stock Photo.
I can load the CD-ROM on my computer and read the Directory and some of the files. The program will not run on my Windows 10 machine.
Carmen Sandiego Math Detective
A windows 95/Macintosh game.
Ages 8-14
From Wikipedia:
The plot of the game is that Carmen Sandiego has shrunk famous landmarks into crystals using the Quantum Crystallizer machine, which the player must restore to their full size. The player travels to different hideouts, and plays maths-related minigames such as Atom Smasher, Crimewave Sensor, and Microchip Decoder, which when completed provide passwords. Once the player has enough passwords, they can get keys which allow them to free crystals from the machine. The game comes with "over 400 word problems, a strategy guide, glossary of math terms and progress reports". There are 3 levels of difficulty.
The game teaches skills including: word problems, estimation, geometry, equations, modelling, whole numbers, money, fractions and decimals. These are presented as activities that help solve the game's puzzles rather than tiresome, repetitive exercises.
A description of the game Math Detective at the Learning Village says that the game is "extremely thorough on the learning front and has an engaging story line and a challenging mission", and that it is "an excellent program for those who like a challenge". It went on to say that the "program meaningfully challenges kids from the ages of 8 to 14 because it has 3 completely different operating levels of difficulty in all the math skill activity areas". A testimonial from 11-year-old Catherine, provided by the site, is "I don't really like math much but I really liked playing this game." Various other commentary on the game from the same website are: "They wouldn't put it down. I couldn't get them to bed" (Dad with two kids 9 and 12), "Loved trying to get the clue before the thief came back to the hideout" (Peter, age 10).
A review by Superkids said the game is "best suited for kids who like to hunt for clues and solve mysteries", and argues that by being "filled with challenges to spark the emerging mathematical mind", the game makes maths accessible to those who otherwise wouldn't be engaged by the subject matter. It gave the game a score (out of 5) 4.7 for educational value, 4.9 for kids appeal, and 4.9 for ease of use.
Product Identifiers
Publisher: Broderbund
Game: Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective
Key Features
Platform: PC
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
Genre: Adventure
Tech Details
Number of Players: 1
Release Year: 1998
From the front of the CD-ROM:
Carmen Sandiego Math Detective
Broderbund
Windows/Macintosh
© 1998 Broderbund Software
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Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 182504863 |
| Start Time | Tue 01 Apr 2025 20:28:34 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Thu 01 May 2025 20:28:34 (EDT) |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 2466 |
| Dispatch Time | Next Day |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | Canada |
| Auto Extend | No |
