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Intro
MultiFun

Introduction

MultiFun is software that is fun for kids while teaching them multiplication and addition. The fun comes from the sound and visual effects that kids (and everybody) loves. The software teaches by giving positive feedback, immediate feedback on incorrect answers with a chance to guess again, and a scoring mechanism. The scoring mechanism helps to determine which "table" the user needs more practice with.

This software is compatible with Windows 3.1 and above, including Windows 95. You'll need a soundcard for the sound effects and a mouse.

Registration

This software will only run a pre-determined # of times if not registered. If you have downloaded this software from a BBS service such as America Online or CompuServe, etc., you'll need to register the software to continue using it. The registration fee is only $10. To register, from the FILE menu, select REGISTRATION, fill in your name and address, PRINT the order form and send it with your check for $10 to McCook Software, 40 Emily Drive, Lilburn, Georgia 30247. When you register, you'll receive the latest version on a 3.5 inch setup floppy diskette, setup instructions, and a registration code

Instructions

This software is very simple to use. On the left side of the screen you will see two radio buttons and a list box. The radio buttons let you choose whether you want to work with multiplication or addition. The list box lets you choose which "table" you want to work on. For instance, if you want to practice multiplication and want to practice on your "sevens", make sure the multiplication radio button is selected, then use the arrow on the list box to move down to where the word "sevens" is visible. Click on the word "sevens" in the list box to start the program.

The program starts with sound effects and the face moving across the screen. You are presented with a series of questions such as 2 x 2 = or 4 x 4 =. There are three possible answers to the right of the question. Click on the answer that you think is correct. If you have chosen the correct answer, the program moves to the next question until the entire table is completed. If your answer is incorrect, the program pauses and let's you choose another answer. When you have completed the table, your score for that table is posted in the scoreboard. If your score is 100% for a table, you hear voices say "Excellent !".

Whenever you change from multiplication to addition or vice versa, the scoreboard is cleared. You can also clear the scoreboard yourself by clicking on the CLEAR SCORES button on the scoreboard. If you completely fill up a scoreboard with 100%'s, you are rewarded with music and the note that you have completed all tables perfectly.