First Lessons In Math v1.2, is prerequisite for children learning math. Before children can learn to add and subtract using real numbers, they must first develop a conception for what the numbers mean. That is exactly what “First Lessons In Math” accomplishes. This program will take a preschooler by the hand and teach them all the steps needed to add and subtract real number equations. This program was written up in the “Richmond Times” on June 28, 1993.
First Lessons In Math v1.2, will make a child’s first experiences with arithmetic fun and it will also give them a big advantage over their school peers. This program consists of seven different games that will successively teach children to master the early levels of mathematics.
1-How Many: This game will teach children the meaning of numbers by having them count objects. Each example will generate a random set of pictures, 5 pencils, 6 stars, 5 telephone's ect. The questions will be an infinite combination and array of colored objects, this will insure that children don't get bored or memorize the patterns to the game. The talking teacher will then ask them, “Mary, how many?”. Students must then click on the correct colored number block or enter the number on the computer keypad. They can use the number blocks, which function as a number line, to count off the objects. Parents and teachers will have the option of selecting the range of numbers. First Lessons can be adjusted to generate object sets no greater then two or three. This option will allow children to learn the numbers in smaller increments.
2-Counting Up: This game will teach children to count up. A progression of three numbers will be displayed and the last number will be left out. MacinTalk will say and show, “Dave, 1, 2, ?” or “Dave, 5, 6, ?”. The student must then click on the missing number.
3-Adding With Objects: This game will teach children to add objects by using their newly developed skill of counting. Two different random sets of objects will be generated, a left set and a right set, separated by a "plus sign". Macintalk will then say “Dave 5 and 3 more equal, how many?”. Children will count up the objects from both sets to arrive at the answer.
4-Adding With Numbers: This game teachers children the practical application of adding with numbers. Children will no longer need the object or pictorial representation of numbers to figure out equations. Lessons 1 through 3 has already taught them the value of numbers. By the time they get to lesson 4, they're off and running with math and they had a great deal of fun getting there!
Lessons 5 through 7 parallel lessons 3 through 4 except that they focus on teaching the skills needed for subtraction. This America OnLine version of “First Lessons In Math”, includes all the lessons needed for learning addition. That is a great value for the price of a download. Please register your program for just $15.00 and get the unlocking code for the other lessons.
This program uses the original Macintalk. If you are interest, please contact me about getting a new Macintalk (Speech Manager) version. Second Lessons In Math will soon be available. This program will teach the concepts of burrowing and carrying. Site licensing available for schools and districts. Balloon help is included.
