MATH BASICS, Version 5.0    
    
MATH BASICS consists of fifteen programs aimed at Grades 1 through 6.  The programs help teach the four basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

MATH FACTS lets you learn and practice the basic math facts using the digits zero through nine.  Take speed trials and print out worksheets.  In FLASH CARD MATH, you get practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using flash cards.  The level of problem difficulty can be varied and, based on performance, the computer will encourage moving to different skill levels.  Also has optional timer.  MATH SLALOM lets up to four players race down a slalom ski course by answering flash card math problems.  Each player can race at his/her own skill level (same levels as FLASH CARD MATH).  MISSING NUMBERS introduces algebra skills - given the answer and one of the other numbers, you fill in the missing value.  In ROCKETMAN, you are asked to guess number and arithmetic operator in a randomly selected math problem - like Hangman spelling game.

The next four programs give you the option of solving a randomly generated problem or one you enter.  You also have the option of solving the problem yourself or having the computer show you, in a step by step fashion, how to solve the problem.  In ADDITION, you get practice in adding from 2 to 6 numbers (with 1 to 6 digits each).  SUBTRACTION provides column subtraction problems.  The program gives optional practice in 'borrowing' concepts.  MULTIPLICATION helps you learn how to multiply numbers with up to five digits.  You enter your answers just like you work them on paper - column by column.  In DIVISION, you obtain help in solving long division problems.  Problems are solved just like you would on paper and remainders are optional.  WORD PROBLEMS allows you to practice solving all kinds of word problems.  Has different difficulties and a built-in calculator.

FRACTIONS teaches you what fractions are and about different types of fractions (equivalent, like, reciprocal, mixed, simple, …).  FRACTION MATH provides instruction and practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.  DECIMALS teaches about decimal numbers and decimal math.  PERCENTS lets you learn about and how to use percents in real problems.  And, BASIC PROBABILITY introduces the concept of chance using decimals and percents.

Requirements:   
 
Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT
Sound card
Visual Basic 4, 32 bit run-time files
 
Installation:   
 
To install, run the SETUP.EXE program.  Make sure you install the programs in a different directory than the one containing the SETUP program.

If you encounter problems running SETUP, receiving error messages such as WinExec() problems or vb40032 files missing, you need to install some other files.  Go to our web site for information:

http://www.kidwaresoftware.com/rt32.htm

Uninstall:  To uninstall the Math Basics programs, click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Add/Remove Programs.  Choose Math Basics and click Add/Remove.
 
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