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- MOM'S MATH Version 1.1
- The Manual
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- The minimum hardware requirements for running MOM'S MATH are
- 256K RAM and color graphics adapter (CGA). The minimum
- software requirement is DOS version 2.0 or higher.
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- 1. MAIN MENU WINDOW
- This window lists all the main options that you may choose from
- such as Laser Blast, Bug Numbers, Applespider, Addition and
- Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, and Prealgebra Math.
- There are two ways to select an option from Main Menu. You
- may use the up or down arrow keys to highlight the desired
- option then press the ENTER key to accept the option. You may
- also press the key corresponding to the first letter of the
- desired option until the option is highlighted then press the
- ENTER key. Accept END or press the ESC key to stop the program.
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- Use the right and left arrow keys to select whether or not you
- want sound. All options produce sound to indicate a wrong
- answer (beep). For each 100 point some option reward you with
- a randomly chosen tune if sound is on.
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- 2. LEVEL WINDOWS
- Some options have level windows. These windows are used to
- select learning levels. Choose from this menu using the same
- techniques as in Main Menu. Accept END, or press the ESC key
- to return to Main Menu.
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- 3. LASER BLAST
- This is an exciting game that entertains and teaches quantity.
- First, a number of blocks are shown. Then, colored numbers
- begin to float across the screen. The object of the game is to
- shoot the correct number with the laser. The correct number is
- the one that equals the number of blocks. To shoot, simply push
- the SPACE BAR. To return to Main Menu press ESC.
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- Points are given for each hit. The faster you play, the larger
- the number of points given. The speed can be increased by using
- the > key and decreased using the < key.
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- If you want to change the background color just press c. Be
- careful not to choose a background color that matches the color
- of one of the floating numbers. If this happens you will not be
- able to see that particular number.
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- 4. BUG NUMBERS
- This math suboption teaches the concept of multidigit numbers.
- You are shown three large boxes. The box on the right will have
- 0 to 9 large individual bugs. The center box will have smaller
- bugs grouped in clusters of 10 each. The box on the left will
- have very small bugs in groups of 100 bugs each. Your job is to
- find how many bugs are shown on the screen.
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- You must first count the number of large bugs in the far right
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- box. Type this number and press ENTER. This gives you the
- least significant digit. Next, count the number of groups that
- contain 10 bugs and enter this number. This gives you the next
- most significant digit. Finally, count the number of groups
- that contain 100 bugs and enter this number. This gives you the
- most significant digit and you're done. Ten points are given
- for completion. As always, if the sound is on, Mom's Math will
- also play you a tune for every 100 points you earn.
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- 5. APPLESPIDER
- This is a very exciting and intense game that drills you in basic
- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The
- applespider wants to eat your apple. You must prevent this by
- using the arrow keys to move the apple out of the spider's way.
- At the beginning you are given 10 free moves. To get more moves
- you must solve the equation at the bottom of the screen. For
- every correct answer you get five more moves and points added
- to your score.
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- As your score increases, the spider gets faster. You may control
- the speed by using the < and > keys. The < key makes the spider
- move slower and the > key makes it move faster. The number of
- points added to your score for correct answers depends on how
- fast you play.
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- As always, press ESC to stop.
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- 6. ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
- This option has four levels of difficulty. In each level the
- numbers are chosen at random.
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- In Level 1, beside each number, stars are shown whose sum equals
- the number. For example, suppose you are asked to add the
- numbers 2 and 3. Beside 2 there will be two stars and beside 3
- there will be three stars. To find the answer just count the
- number of stars, type the answer and press the ENTER key. If
- you are asked to, for example, subtract 2 from 4 there will be
- two stars beside the number 2 and four stars beside the number
- 4. However, two of the four stars beside the number four will
- be blinking to indicate the two that will be taken away. Also,
- the two stars beside the number 2 will be blinking. To find the
- answer just count the number of stars that are not blinking.
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- Level 2 is exactly like Level 1 except that the numbers are
- larger and the stars are not shown.
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- Level 3 illustrates how to add and subtract multiple digit
- numbers by stepping you through the process. Again, all numbers
- are chosen at random. Active elements of the problem are
- highlighted by flashing the digits. Individual questions in the
- form of simple equations are shown at the bottom of the
- interactive window. A flashing cursor at the end of this
- equation indicates that an input is expected. If you enter the
- correct value it will be placed in its proper spot. The
- computer will beep if the answer is incorrect.
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- Level 4 is exactly like Level 3 except numbers with decimals are
- used.
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- In each of these levels a complete correct answer is rewarded by
- the addition of 10 points to your score. You can press ESC to quit
- and return to Level Menu when you're done.
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- 7. MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
- This option also has four levels of difficulty. Level 1 is
- similar to Level 1 of the Addition and Subtraction option because
- you must count stars that do not blink to find the correct answer.
- The difference is that the stars are grouped differently and
- there is only one line with stars. For example, suppose you are
- asked to find the product of 4 and 2. At the bottom, where the
- answer belongs, you will find two groups with four stars each.
- In other words, the computer has taken the four stars and placed
- them in the answer line twice. There is a total of 8 stars and
- they have been placed on the line where the number 8 belongs.
- If you are asked to, for example, divide 12 by 3 then beside the
- 12 will be placed three groups of stars with 4 stars in each
- group. Only one group will not be blinking. So, if you count
- the stars that do not blink, you'll find the correct answer to
- be 4.
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- Level 2 is like Level 1 but larger numbers are used and no stars
- are displayed.
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- Level 3 leads you through long division and/or multiplication
- with multiple digit numbers. As in Level 3 & 4 of the Addition
- and Subtraction option, active elements of the problem are
- highlighted by flashing the numbers. The instructions and
- questions to be answered are displayed at the bottom of the
- interactive window. The flashing cursor at the end of this
- question or equation is an indication that the computer is
- waiting for an input.
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- Level 4 is identical to Level 3 except that decimals are used.
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- In each of these levels a complete correct answer is rewarded
- by the addition of 10 points to your score. You can press ESC
- to quit and return to Level Menu when you're done.
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- 8. PREALGEBRA MATH
- This option also has four levels of difficulty. All four levels
- are basic introductory algebra but the difficulty level does
- increase slightly with each level chosen. In each level you are
- asked to solve for the unknown value of Y. Just follow the
- instructions and answer the questions, and the computer will lead
- you through the solution. When you see the cursor flashing, the
- computer is waiting for an input.
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- In all the Math options, the active parts of the equation are
- highlighted by flashing the numbers. Also, the final correct
- answer is rewarded by the addition of 10 points to your score. If
- sound is on you'll be rewarded with a randomly chosen tune for
- every 100 points you earn. Press ESC to quit and return to Level
- Menu when you're done.
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- 9. REGISTER
- If you are not a registered owner of MOM'S MATH you can use this
- option to print a registration letter.
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- I HAVE WORKED VERY HARD TO GET ALL THE BUGS OUT OF THIS
- PROGRAM. HOWEVER, I CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT NONE EXISTS. WHEN
- YOU USE THIS SOFTWARE YOU MUST DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I ACCEPT
- NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ITS
- USE.
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- If you have questions or comments you may write to me at my
- permanent address:
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- Dr. Andy Motes
- 1632 Brooks St.
- Fayetteville, AR 72701
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