Instructional Software

Drill and practice-provides exercises for students to work example items, usually one at a time. Students receive feedback on their progress.
Examples-
http://www.mcsdk12.org/curr/old_site/Subjects/Math_Drill.htm
multiplication.com


Tutorial-an entire instructional sequence on a specific topic, similar to a teacher's classroom instruction.
Examples-
http://www.webmath.com/
http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/typing-tutorial.html
http://aaamath.com/grade3.htm#topic1
http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html

Simulations-a computerized model of a real or imagined system that is designed to teach how the system works.
Examples-
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/content/simulation/
http://kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/build-a-coaster


Instructional Games-add game like rules and/or competition to learning activities
Examples-
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.abcya.com/third_grade_computers.htm


Problem Solving-functions focus on fostering competent skills in or approaches to general problem-solving ability, or provide opportunities to practice solving various kinds of content-area problems
Examples-
http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/problemsolving.html
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/math/problemsolving.html