Tempest (Superior) (Acorn Electron)

I think the word will get around about Tempest and there will be some high scores to go after in the coming months.

Brian Jacks' Superstar Challenge (Martech) (BBC/Electron)

The graphics throughout the game are dull and slow.

Exploring Music With The BBC Micro And Electron (Pitman) (BBC/Electron)

Although not a complete exploration of making music on the BBC, this book is an attractive introduction and should prove valuable in the music classroom.

Bug Eyes (Icon) (Acorn Electron)

No complaints about the programming but just a bit lacking in that extra flair which usually characterises Icon games.

Forecaster (Collins) (BBC Model B)

LSL Logo (Logotron)

Creative Sound (Acornsoft) (BBC Model B)

A good informative read, featuring some valuable programs and music to show off with!

AMX Utilities/AMX Mouse ()

Resource Management: Linear Programming ()

Pentoms Puzzle (Ega Beva) (BBC Model B)

It has a serious mathematical content, and the range of options available makes it suitable for use in all schools - infants through to secondary.

Biology (Chestnut) (BBC Model B)

In my view, the Chestnut programs have done little more than scratch the surface where education thinking and technology are concerned.

Maths Signs (Chestnut) (BBC Model B)

There are a lot of programs on the market concerned with maths at this level that offer a great deal more. The Chestnut program is very much a chalk and talk exercise and I felt it could have been achieved just as easily on a piece of paper!

Rhythm & Pitch (Chalksoft) (BBC B/B+/Master 128)

There can be little doubt that these programs will prove to be valuable tools in the harassed music teacher's armoury.

Reading Music Grade 1 (Ardsoft) (BBC Model B)

If you are going in for musical grade exams then this program would be tremendously helpful. Equally, if you just want to learn musical notation then I can think of no less painful or thorough way of doing it.

Kings And Queens (Chestnut) (BBC Model B)

I felt that the whole program was rather dull and unexciting compared to other similar programs and it soon becomes boring.

Griddle/Matchplay (Clockwork Computing) (BBC/Electron)

Neither program does anything that cannot be done with pen and card, but for all that are useful for the preschool and nursery age child.

Graphics For Children On The BBC Computer (Sigma) (BBC Model B)

This book is a nice gentle introduction with a good balance between enjoyment and learning.

More Advanced Programming (Prentice-Hall) (BBC Model B)

Should prove very useful in educational contexts where principles of computer science are being taught by use of the BBC Micro.