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- Mathstarters version 1.8
- March 17, 1995
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- Mathstarters was created for children who just can't get
- enough of math problems. This version provides
- unlimited addition and subtraction problems of single
- and double digit calculations and makes a great drill
- tool, similar to flash cards.
-
- Sorry for the size of the executable, but I haven't had the
- time to rewrite in a more suitable language.
-
- Mathstarters is a DOS program. To run, simply type Mathstarters and <Enter>
- from the DOS prompt.
-
- Toggle keys at the top of the screen allow you to:
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- F1 - Get Help for the current problem.
- I debated about providing the answer in the help screen. Your
- feedback regarding the pros and cons with your student would be
- helpful. This version provides the answer, as you will see.
- Also, for the single digit addition/subtraction, the help message
- uses a basic method for adding and subtracting-using fingers.
- If anyone has any suggestions about other ways to help the
- student, I would love to hear them.
-
- In any case, it is probably not a good idea to tell your student
- about this key until they need it, and even then, not to let them
- rely on it without trying to solve themselves first.
-
- F5 - This is a toggle key (alternates between choices each time hit)
- and allows student to alternate between addition and subtraction
- problems.
-
- F6 - Toggle key for the Sound (alternates between On/Off)
-
- F7 - Toggle key for difficulty level (alternates between 1 and 2 digit
- problems)
-
- F9 - The exit key
-
- I would love to hear any feedback you have regarding this program. Note
- that it is yours to use without obligation, but is copyrighted under
- my name (c) 1995 HJ Aspinwall.
-
- Send your feedback via e-mail at:
- Compuserve: 72162,43
- or
- INTERNET: 72162.43@compuserve.com
-
- Better yet, if your student loves this program so much, you just have to
- express your thanks materially, I will accept contributions - not for
- myself - but for a homeless advocacy program/soup kitchen I volunteer
- for in New York City, that is in desparate need of money (because of
- continued City, State and Federal cutbacks).
-
- The contributions benefit homeless people in the Brownsville, Bed-Stuy,
- East New York communities of New York. Any contribution would be
- appreciated (even $5). Your gift will be acknowledged by the organization
-
- Make check payable to: Neighbors Together
-
-
- and send to:
- Neighbors Together
- Attn. Anne Kohler/H.Aspinwall
- P.O. Box 330-562
- 160 Hopkins Avenue
- Brooklyn, NY 11233
-
- Please attach note to check stating that
- this is a contribution suggested by
- Howard Aspinwall's Mathstarters program.
-
- Thanks!
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