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PUMA Shareware
Presents:
State STUFF - FLASHCARDS
Congratulations on selecting a PUMA Shareware product. At PUMA we
are dedicated to producing quality software that is straight-
forward and easy to use so that the student can concentrate on
mastering the lessons. You can master the program in less than
5 minutes and will not find lots of switches or options to learn.
State STUFF will teach you state capitols and birds. The
registered version also has flowers, trees, nicknames, and other
facts such as statehood date and 1990 population. It is fashioned
around the question and answer format of FLASHCARDS.
To run the first lesson, enter: CAPITOL1
Other lessons are: BIRDS2
Documentation: README.TEXT
Getting started:
At startup you will be given a choice of starting level (1 - 5).
Start with level 1 and then select level 2 after mastering it.
In some lessons where the facts are unique to a state, such as
capitols, you will be given an option of inputting the state or
the fact. It will be easier if you start with the state input
and later try fact input.
The only other thing you need to know is how to get out of the
program if you want to return to the operating system. That's
easy, press <CTRL e> followed by <Enter>.
So you start up and are presented with a question, and you haven't
got a clue. Take a wild guess or just press the enter key.
FLASHCARD will beep and display the correct "Answer" above your
input. The cursor then travels to the upper right corner of the
screen where it waits for you to <hit any key>. Note the
difference between your input and the correct answer and then bump
a key for the next question.
You will likely strike out 10 or more times before you complete
the set successfully. When you make a error, the question will
repeat after a few times.
In each lesson, the student is presented with 5 sets of 10 cards.
Each set is called a level and the program randomly selects from
the 10 cards, 50 times. The object is to complete the 50
questions without incurring more that two errors (three "Strikes"
and you're out). If you get the third strike, the high score is
updated and you start over. Typically you would start with level
one and repeat it until you have "Successfully" completed it 10
times.
At level two, you will be presented with a second set of 10 cards.
At level two you work your way through the 2nd set and then the
first set (you already know these), until you have completed both
sets "Successfully" 10 times.
By the time you get to level 5 you will work your way from level 5
to level 4 to level 3 to level 2 to level 1. As you progress
through the series, the questions seem easier.
Review:
When you have mastered lesson 1 continue with lesson 2. I like to
go back and review all previous lessons after completing a lesson.
The repetition and review will quickly make these facts yours to
command.
Shareware:
Shareware gives you a chance to "Try before you Buy." The 2
lessons included with this shareware version contain 100
state facts. If you find these lessons useful, you are
encouraged to register. REGISTERED USERS will receive the
complete course of 7 lessons containing 350 state facts.
They will also receive any future revisions of the program,
become eligible for custom programming and discounts on other
Puma Shareware programs.
Compuserve members can register this program online by typing GO
SWREG. Registration ID 9681. Nonmembers will need to use over
land mail.
Look for these other fine PUMA Shareware products:
Spanish FLASHCARDS MEMDTX20.ZIP
Planning a trip to the Caribbean, taking a Spanish course or just
want to brush up on your language skills? FLASHCARDS will burn
Spanish vocabulary words deep into your brain. Easy to use.
Options include English to Spanish or Spanish to English.
Progress is measured by a score keeper and a timer. Over 800
words in 8 lessons.
Vocabulary BLASTER MEMGTX21.ZIP
Speak with confidence, read efficiently and begin to think
dynamically. You can improve your ability to express your
thoughts by increasing your word power. State STUFF uses the
FLASHCARD format to expand your command of English words and
ideas. Easy to use and learn. Progress is measured by a score
keeper and a timer. The registered version ncludes 400 words in
4 lessons.
Spelling GREMLINS V2.0 for DOS GREMS21.ZIP
Learn to spell the 300 most commonly misspelled words. Spelling
GREMLINS uses the FLASHCARD format to hammer these words home.
Easy to use and learn. Progress is measured by a score keeper
and a timer. Includes 300 words in 6 lessons.
Presidential FLASHCARDS PRESID21.ZIP
Learn the facts and figures about US Presidents quickly and
easily. Presented in the FLASHCARD format. You will be well ony
our way to becoming a walking encyclopedia.
Please fill out the enclosed form and send $15.00 to:
Bruce L. Baldwin
3708 Woodglen Ct.
Lilburn, GA 30247
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NAME: ____________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________
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Enclosed find $15.00 for the following PUMA Shareware Program:
State STUFF - FLASHCARDS V2.1 DOS GR
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