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Dear Jeff,

I  used MicroWorlds for five years as T-7 ICT and Year 7 
maths teacher.  I found it invaluable for projects, 
simulations, and for teaching all mathematical concepts.  
Apart from its use teaching geometric 
concepts I often got my class to program which helped 
instil  mathematical oncepts.  It was great for Cryptology 
(using modulo arithmetic).

Anyway I am now trying to convince another school (I was 
two years in the UK and have now returned to Australia) to 
purchase MicroWorlds for the whole 
school.  There is is misconception that is will only suit 
the upper school.  I am at presently getting together some 
ammunition and will get the staff 
together and demonstrate MicroWorlds' vast capabilities.  I 
would be grateful for any succinct pieces of 'proof' anyone 
has, especially of planning to outcomes.  I have also been 
asked to write a little about Microworlds for our 
Curriculum Framework so could use some quotes for that also.

Thanking all in anticipation
Robyn Valentine.

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