Number spinners (version 0.4)

What is it?

Number spinners is an interactive teaching program(ITP) which generates random numbers using ‘spinners’ with 3, 4, 5 or 6 sides. Using the pointers on the numbered button, you can create one, two or three spinners at a time. The pointers on the shape button allow you to select the number of sides. Once this has been determined, click on the shape in the button to display the spinners. By clicking on the centre point of a spinner the spinner will spin to generate a random number identified by the arrow.

Downloads

Number spinners (HQX 1.8Mb)

This version of Number spinners runs on Apple Mac OS computers. Download the file and click on the file to extract the application.

Number spinners (ZIP 555Kb)

This version of Number spinners runs on Windows based personal computers. You will need to have an unzip utility, such as WinZip for Windows or StuffIt Expander for Windows and Apple Macintosh, installed on your computer to unzip this file.

Number spinners (EXE 1018Kb)

This version of Number spinners runs on Windows based personal computers. This is an '.exe' file which may be rejected by some networked computers where an internet firewall is in place. If in doubt download the zipped version.

Number spinners (Shockwave SWF 38Kb)

This is an interactive Flash movie file. Click on the title to preview the movie in your browser. To save it on your computer right-click on the title and opt to 'Save Target As...' [Apple Macintosh users click and hold].

Number spinners guide (WORD 102Kb)

Number spinners guide (PDF 139Kb)