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- Coins In The Box (CIBOX)
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- Copywright (c) 1986 by MELLEX Computer Software
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- Version 1.1 , March 1987
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- "Coins in the Box" was developed by a mathematics specialist for
- use in elementary schools, grades 3 thru 6. This program
- presents game-like activities which promote creative thinking in
- a problem-solving context.
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- Many of the best problem solving situations used in elementary
- education relate to everyday activities familiar to the students.
- Problems should be "real" as often as possible and be
- interesting enough that the child wants to solve the problem.
- Children particularly need the experience of relating a
- real-life and practical occurrence to a mathematical
- representation of that occurrence. "Coins in the Box" presents
- fun problems dealing with a very real problem... Money!
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- Players use analytical and deductive reasoning as they solve
- problems involving coins and money.
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- Selection of:
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- * "Guess the Coins"
- * "Move the Coins"
- * "Computer Picks the Coins"
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- from the master menu requires players to compute totals for
- a given set of coins or the inverse task of selecting coins
- to equal a given amount. These preliminary games prepare the
- student for the more difficult problem tasks encountered in
- playing "Coin Machine",the last entry on the master menu.
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- The "Coin Machine" is presented in arcade game type layout
- where the student applies previously learned skills of coin
- values and combinations in a competitive setting. Strategies
- for winning evolve as the player draws upon the knowledge
- gained from playing the preliminary games.
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- The varity of formats, on-screen prompts, animation, color
- graphics and sound are further designed to stimulate student
- interest. We feel that this software should be considered for
- use in all elementary schools which have access to IBM PCs with
- color monitors.
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- This software is being tested nationwide through the
- bulletin board network for personal, home use only. We hope
- you use and enjoy the software and forward any comments,
- critiques or suggestions for improvement.
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- You may register your copy and receive free future enhancements
- and all new educational software announcements for testing by
- sending $10.00 to MELLEX at the following address:
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- MELLEX Computer Software
- c/o Bob Mellott
- 14934 Wellwood Rd.
- Silver Spring, MD 20904
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- Coins In The Box is available commercially for $39.95.
- We would be pleased to appoint and authorize interested
- persons as MELLEX agents for the sale and distribution
- of Coins In The Box. Contact us for pricing of multiple
- copy licensing arrangements for any elementary school or
- school district in your area.
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- Write or contact Bob Mellott at (301) 948-0710 for details.
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