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ODS ROBOT CHALLENGE (MEMORY MATCHING)
  A.  OBJECTIVES
  B.  METHODS  
  C.  TRACKING
  D.  TEACHING SUGGESTIONS

        
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               ODS ROBOT CHALLENGE (MEMORY MATCHING)
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A.  OBJECTIVES

  1. To improve ability to identify and match shapes, colors, and
     numbers.
  2. To improve ability to remember locations of matching shapes,
     colors, and numbers.
  3. To improve ability to identify matching items based on random
     associations.

B.  METHODS:  SPECIFIC PROGRAM LEVELS FOR ACCOMPLISHING OBJECTIVES

  Levels 1-15: (for Objective 1)
  Levels 16-27:(for Objective 2)
  Levels 28-40:(for Objective 3)

C.  TRACKING

       The tracking function on ODS ROBOT CHALLENGE lists the
    level, the number of matches, the number of attempts, and the
    item being matched (i.e., shapes, colors, or numbers).  NOTE: 
    For the high score function to work, the program must be
    installed on the hard drive.  This data is stored in a text
    file which can be accessed by most word processing programs.  
    Hint:  For best results, change the font of your tracking
    output to a monospaced font such as ÒCourier.Ó
       The tracking function is automatically activated.  You will 
    be given the opportunity to access the tracking information
    when you exit the program.  When you are finished using the
    program, click on the ÒEXITÓ button.  On the next screen that
    appears, you have three options: SAVE, PRINT, and EXIT.  To
    save the tracking information, click the ÒSAVEÓ button; when
    the dialogue box appears, name the file and designate where
    you want to save it.  To print the tracking information, click
    the ÒPRINTÓ button, and follow the directions of your
    operating system.  To simply exit the program, click the
    ÒEXITÓ button. 

D.  TEACHING SUGGESTIONS

       Levels 1-15 ask the user to match two or three identical
    shapes, colors, or numbers.  At these levels, all of the
    choices are visible, and the user must discern similarities
    and differences among the items.  For level 16
    through level 27, the items are hidden behind cards.  Thus,
    not only must the user discern similarities and differences,
    but also remember the locations of the items in order to match
    them.  Levels 28-40 require memory for the matching as well,
    but this time in terms of random association.  The items are
    hidden behind numbered cards that randomly change their
    location; after each matching attempt the cards are ÒshuffledÓ
    and placed in new positions.  The user must then remember the
    number associated with the item (not the location of it).
       By examining at which levels the younger user has the most
    and least success, you can determine whether he or she needs
    to work most on shapes, colors, or numbers.  The user can then
    be directed to practice those levels which most meet his or
    her needs.  Following is a helpful list grouping the levels by
    type of item matched:

      SHAPES:  1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21,
               23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40.
      COLORS:  3, 8, 13, 18, 22, 25, 30, 33, 37, 39.
      NUMBERS: 5, 7, 20, 32.

       Young users can also develop their memory and thinking
    skills through playing the lower memory matching levels. 
    Older users, including adults, will find that the upper levels
    will help develop their memory and concentration skills. 
    Every age group will find the random association memory
    matching to be an impressive challenge.
       Note:  You can skip directly to level 16 by holding down
    the ÒAltÓ key (on Macintosh, the ÒoptionÓ key) and clicking on 
    the level number.