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123 LEARN !!!!
V1.0
WRITTEN BY:
DAVE SCHOEFFEL
INTRODUCTION
I wrote the 123 Learn program as an afterthought to the ABC Learn program.
If a child can go completely through the alphabet, then the next logical step
is to go through numbers. Due to the layout of the ABC Learn program, the
123 Learn program can go up to 28 numbers. This program has colors and noises
to help keep the attention of most kids.
This program was written using Microsoft Visual Basic version 1.0 to run under
Windows 3.0 and must have the VBRUN100.DLL file located in your path. Simply
place VBRUN100.DLL in your Windows directory (or any convenient directory
in your path) and forget about it. This file is available on most bulletin
boards as well as other sources, and should be obtained and installed prior
to using the 123 Learn program.
VERSION INFORMATION
Version 1.0 Initial Release.
09-04-91
REGISTRATION
This program is being released as Shareware. Please feel free to copy and
distribute it freely amoung your friends and business associates. I would
ask, however, that if you find the program useful (the definition of useful
in this case meaning that you still have it installed after your evaluation,
then it must be useful) please send the registration fee of $3 to:
Dave Schoeffel
1313 Riverton Dr.
Mukwonago, WI 53149
Your registration will encourage me to create other useful programs. You
will also rest assured that you have done your good deed for the day.
Registration has been made simple for the user. Simply run the program and
choose the GAME - ABOUT option from the menu. This information screen has
a registration form on it and can be filled in by the user and printed out
to be mailed in. Please take a few short minutes to register your copy.
FILES
The following files should have been included in the ZIP file that you
received (or all files included from whatever your source for this program):
123LEARN.DOC This file that you are reading.
123LEARN.EXE The executable code for the 123 Learn program.
123LEARN.CFG The config. file for game status (sound,etc.).
INSTALLATION
To install the program, simply copy all of the files listed above into a
subdirectory. Remember that you need the VBRUN100.DLL file somewhere in your
path to use the ABC Learn program.
RUNNING
You may run the 123 Learn program several different ways. You could open
File Manager and double click on the 123LEARN.EXE file name. It could also be
installed via Program Manager into any convenient group. Another method of
running the 123 Learn program is to install it into your WIN.INI file. This
will assure that whenever Windows is started, the 123 Learn program will
automatically load.
To do this, simply edit your WIN.INI file with a text editor or from within
Windows using the SYSEDIT.EXE function. In the WIN.INI file locate the line
that says LOAD= and insert (Drive):(Path)\123LEARN.EXE. This will load the
123 Learn program every time that Windows is run.
OPERATION
Operating the 123 Learn program is simple. The top display box shows the
numbers from 1 to 28 (or 9 or 18; depending on the play level chosen) to the
child. The second display box shows the childs progress in the current game.
All of the correct numbers that the child has chosen, in order, are displayed
in this box. Regardless of the users level, the goal of this game is to
choose the numbers in order, 123....
When the numbers have been completed in the correct order, the child is
rewarded with a song. The child uses the mouse to point to the next number
in the order of the numbers. This next number may not necessarily be in order
on the number selection area of the game, depending on the level chosen under
options. For more information on level, see the OPTIONS descriptions below.
The following section of this document describes all of the features and how
to use them.
GAME - NEW
The GAME - NEW option of the menu simply starts a new game for the child. All
of the numbers are re-enabled and, depending on the SCRAMBLE option chosen
under OPTIONS, the numbers may re-scramble on the screen.
GAME - ABOUT
The GAME - ABOUT option of the menu gives general information about the
program and the programmer. This is also the option that should be used to
register your copy of the 123 Learn program. Simply choose GAME - ABOUT from
the menu, fill in the registration form, print it out, and mail it complete
with the registration fee to the programmer listed.
GAME - EXIT
The GAME - EXIT option of the menu allows the user to completly exit the
123 Learn program and terminate any further 123 Learning activity.
OPTIONS - SOUND ON
The OPTIONS - SOUND ON option of the menu will turn the sounds in the game
on. Touching a correct number, a wrong sequence number, and any place on
the form will create some kind of sound. This option is then recorded in the
.CFG file and will remain in effect until changed. This includes the next
time or times that the program is started.
OPTIONS - SOUND OFF
The OPTIONS - SOUND OFF option of the menu is just the opposite of the SOUND
ON option. No sounds whatsoever will be heard during the course of the game.
Again, this option is recorded in the .CFG file and will remain in effect
until changed by the user.
OPTIONS - HINT ON
Within the border of the next number to be chosen is a dotted rectangle that
is present in all Windows applications on the control buttons. This highlight
shows the next button to be pressed in the sequence. Choosing the HINT ON
option will allow this dotted rectangle to be seen. Just like the sound
options, this option is written to the .CFG file and will remain in effect
until changed by the user.
OPTIONS - HINT OFF
The OPTIONS - HINT OFF option of the menu is just the opposite of the HINT ON
option. The dotted rectangle will not be visible on the next button in the
sequence. This option is also saved in the .CFG file and remains in effect
until changed by the user.
OPTIONS - BEGINNER
The OPTIONS-BEGINNER choice on the menu will place the numbers 1 to 9 on the
game table. The numbers can be in order or scrambled, depending on the choice
of the SCRAMBLE option. This is for children that are just starting to learn
numbers. As the child gets progressively better at number recognition, the
more advanced options below should be used. This option also is saved for all
future sessions of the 123 Learning program until changed by the user.
OPTIONS -INTERMEDIATE
The OPTIONS - INTERMEDIATE choice on the menu will place the numbers 1 to 18
on the game table. The numbers can be in order or scrambled, depending on the
choice of the SCRAMBLE option. This option should be used when the child has
learned quite a few of the numbers by sight. When the child gets fairly
proficient at this level, the ADVANCED level, described below, should be used.
This option, like all of the options, is saved and remains in effect until
changed by the user.
OPTIONS - ADVANCED
The OPTIONS - ADVANCED choice on the menu will place the numbers 1 to 28 on
the game table. The numbers can be in order or scrambled, depending on the
choice of the SCRAMBLE option. This option is the most challenging and when
your child is proficient at this level, I feel it is safe to say that they
know numbers (up to 28).
OPTIONS - SCRAMBLE
The OPTIONS - SCRAMBLE choice on the menu allows all of the levels of play to
be modified to make slightly harder options. When the SCRAMBLE check is off,
i.e. not enabled, all of the numbers will be in order on the game table no
matter what level of play is chosen. If the SCRAMBLE check is on, i.e.
enabled, all of the numbers within a row of the game table will be scrambled
in the beginner and intermediate levels. In the advanced level, all of the
numbers will be scrambled anywhere on the game table. This option, like all
of the others, is saved to the .CFG file and remains in effect until changed.
HINTS, TIPS, SUGGESTIONS
And now for my sermon....
With all of the discussions that we hear today about the quality of education
in our schools, it is a wonder that anybody learns anything. In my opinion,
children need as much positive reinforcement as they can possibly get. They
must get this from their parents. Play this game with your children. Get
excited when they do well, don't be discouraged when they don't do well. This
game is intended to be a fun learning "tool", nothing more. It is one of
many "tools" available to parents in assisting their children in education.
Most of all, have fun with it. Don't take it too seriously. Have FUN.....
123 Learn is a copyright product of David A. Schoeffel of Mukwonago, WI.
Visual Basic version 1.0, Windows 3.0 and VBRUN100.DLL are all trade marked
and copyrighted products of the Microsoft Corp. of Redmond, Washington. No
warranties, expressed or implied, are extended for the use of this product or
any side effects of the use or misuse of this product.