Students participating in this study from the experimental group did much better with the lesson involving more of the algebraic material than did their classmates, but fell short when tested on more geometrical concepts. The program they were using was centered on repetition of information and rules but was not able to provide them with any physical manipulative. This suggests that for the abstract concepts of algebra and arithmetic, where knowledge of the rules dominates the success rate of the students, technology would be very useful because it forces the students to read and reread the rules for better understanding, working through examples to demonstrate points patiently. For the more spatial relations, however, technology was not as successful because students in this age range will typically do better if they have something concrete and tangible to work with. In both cases, though, the students are more reassured if there is a teacher around to answer questions.