Scally's World of Problems

Problem Solving

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  Age range     7-13  
  Key Stages     1-3  
  Scotland     to S2  
  Also suitable for     SEN, ABE  
  Author     Topologika  
  Available for     PC Windows  
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Co-operative and stimulating tasks that encourage pupils to think creatively


With 25 levels of difficulty in each of the planet’s eight environments, this software comprises 200 unique puzzles set on Scally’s imaginary planet.

The levels progress from straightforward introductory tasks, ideal for young pupils and those with special educational needs, to more complex puzzles demanding creative, lateral and/or divergent thinking. Purpose-designed material explains how to use the pack’s resources to develop thinking skills through practising the processes of analysing, understanding, remembering and applying.

The accompanying booklet, 'Scally's World of Problems in the Classroom', suggests ways in which enterprising teachers can use the purpose-designed material to promote problem-solving skills with pupils of all abilities and ages.

Scally's World of Problems encourages a co-operative approach to problem-solving, and when pupils have familiarised themselves with the roles of all the maze icons, they can be further stretched to create their own puzzles for others to tackle. This takes the activity and the learning beyond problem-solving into the creative process, drawing on imagination and planning skills. 
Supplied with
  • Handbook
  • Scally's World of Problems in the Classroom book
  • Maze Designer ‘Icon Sheet’
 
Reviews and quotes
"This fantastic software encourages players to experiment and explore ideas as well as think creatively. What’s more, it is entertaining and challenges a wide age range, including adults, without some of the more frustrating elements of adventure games such as dead ends and hidden items" - Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

"In terms of quality, Scally’s World of Problems is lovely to use, will appeal to children of all ages and has been imaginatively thought out. The supporting documentation is key to the whole program and has been written with its audience in mind in that it assumes a certain amount of computer knowledge without using too much jargon." - TEEM Click here for more...

"Has it any educational value? With the promotion of thinking skills becoming increasingly important in the classroom, the answer is definitely 'yes'." - Interactive  
System requirements
  • Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista
  • Mouse and keyboard
  • Works with switches and IntelliKeys
 
Free online resources
Downloadable demo(s)

Download a Windows demo (5.6 MB)

 
General teaching links
NC (KS1): En2, En3, (KS2): En3
NLS: Word level R & Y1, Word and sentence level Y2&3  
Other links
Play the TEEM guided tour  
Screenshots
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Eight different environments with 25 puzzles in each!

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Level 5 puzzle – tackle the interfering objects to find the exit

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Harder puzzles demand quick thinking and higher-level skills

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Level 25 puzzle – they’ll be eager to progress to the ultimate puzzle!

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Free maze design software challenges pupils to create their own

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A screenshot of the pack in action!

   
Related products
Scally's World: Letters & Nouns
Scally's World: Numbers & Sums
Scally's World: Verbs & Actions  
Pack prices
Payment options
  • Order on 30 Days Free Approval - just tick the 'Approval' box when ordering (schools only)
  • Home Editions are specifically licensed for home use. All other licenses are for schools.
  • VLE packs, where available, also include machine-dependent network versions, so please select the version you need
Complete packs with CD & licence  Price ex. VAT   Add to basket 
Home Edition £17.01 Add to basket
Single User £49.00 Add to basket
5 User £89.00 Add to basket
10 User £139.00 Add to basket
15 User £189.00 Add to basket
Primary Site Licence £239.00 Add to basket
Secondary Site Licence £339.00 Add to basket
Primary Site Licence (MSI) £239.00 Add to basket
Secondary Site Licence (MSI) £339.00 Add to basket
 
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