Addition problem appears at the top of the screen with the answer space blank.

Addition problem (for instance, 9 + 1) appears at the top of the screen with the answer space blank. Four numbers are the bottom of the screen. The program voice says “Nine plus one is how much? Click the correct answer.” If the student clicks the correct answer, the number rises to fill the answer space and the voice says “Yes, nine plus one is ten.” If the student needs more help in understanding the problem, the teacher or student can click on “help” at the bottom of the screen and then choose from the menu of help options which include Number Line Method, Addition Table, and Counting Object Method.

Setting

Training

This option is selected by default. When this is selected, the program can be used to train the student.

Test

Select this option to measure the student’s progress. The “Report” button under “Test” mode is enabled. The color prompts are disabled.

Report

This displays results of the Test.

Vertical Addition

If this is selected then the number statement at the top of the screen will be arranged vertically.

Horizontal Addition

If this is selected then the number statement at the top of the screen will be arranged horizontally.

Command Text

If this is selected then the verbal instructions given by the program voice will appear at the bottom of the screen

Prompt(Blink)

This is checked by default. If the student fails to find the correct answer within ten seconds, the program guides him/her to the correct choice by making the correct choice blink. This is available for “Training” mode but disabled for “Test” mode.

Uncheck this box if the prompt is not needed in “Training” mode.

Congratulatory Animation

This box is checked by default. This is available only for the “Training” mode. When this is checked, clicking the correct number invites a congratulatory animation. This animation runs for ten seconds. Click anywhere on the screen or press space bar to stop the congratulatory animation.

Select All

If this is selected, then any and all of the numbers in this box will be used. To deselect this choice, click it again and selection will be ended.

Select Random Numbers

If this is selected, then the program will choose the numbers to be used in the problems.

Help

Number Line Method

Addition Table

Counting Object Method