Using computers as Mindtools to learn time concept in elementary school

Due to the abstract characteristics of "time", it\´s not hard for teachers to elucidate the concept practically, but it is also hard for children to understand clearly the meaning of this term, although it is such a common lexis in daily life. "Mindtools" is the concept developed for this; "using computers as Mindtools" means using computers as a facilitative tool to enhance the effects of learning knowledge. This study, based on the learning theory, applying the concept of "using computers as Mindtools" aims to subserve the teachers\´ teaching and students\´ learning in the elementary school. The result in this study shows that it can increase students\´ interest and motif in learning the concept of "time" in math when the computer is used as Mindtools.