[seul-edu] New Educational Applications

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Name: Tux Math Scrab*le

Description: A math version of the popular board game for ages 4-10.
The game uses python,pygame. Once those are installed
the game is launched from the command line. There is
a command line option for "difficulty level". The
available levels are 1-5; the default is 5; launch the
game with -1,-2,-3,-4,-5 to make Tux less/more clever.

Author: Charlie Cosse, Asymptopia Software

Homepage: http://www.asymptopia.com/AsymptopiaMS/index.html

License: GNU Public License

Category: Math 
 



Name: Tux Crossword Builder

Description: A browser-based crossword puzzle builder written in javascript.
The user can regenerate until a satisfactory layout is achieved.
It has only been tested on Netscape 7.0-7.1. All computation is
done on the clients'' machine. Use Netscape''s print function to
print-to-file for photocopying as homework. Generates three pages:
1) Answer Key 2) Puzzle Page 3) Hints/Numbers Legend.

If used for homework, say a physics assignment, the teacher should
think of extra entries as they don''t always all get fit-in. Keep
regenerating until you get a layout you like. Number of Rows/Cols
adjusted through GUI.

Author: Charlie Cosse, Asymptopia Software

Homepage: http://www.asymptopia.com/AsymptopiaMS/index.html

License: GNU Public License

Category: Language