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As your child works through the problems, these figures are updated to report his or her progress. TC, TP, and AVG are reset to zero at the beginning of each level.
====Entering Answers====
Let your child answer a few problems as you observe. He or she simply presses the correct number from the top row of keys.
====How the Computer Responds====
If the problem is answered correctly, an animated picture appears. Your child then presses ENTER to continue to the next problem. If the problem is answered incorrectly, the computer returns a screen message and encourages your child to press '''ENTER''' to try again. If a second incorrect answer is given, the screen border turns red and flashes. To continue, your child presses '''ENTER''' again, and the computer gives the answer with a message to "STUDY THE ANSWER." When your child presses '''ENTER''' again, the next problem appears.
====Advancing or Moving Back====
If your child answers five of the previous six problems correctly, a "Good News" report is displayed. He or she then advances to the next level. If three problems in a row are answered incorrectly, a "Bad News" report appears and your child moves back one level.
====Changing Levels====
You can change levels any time the question mark is flashing. To leave this level, simply press the letter E for "exit." An EXIT screen appears, which reports on your child's progress. Press ENTER to return to the Milliken title screen.
Let's try another level. Press any key to go to the "Beginning Level" screen. This time, enter '''14''' as the Beginning Level. Then type your child's name again, and press '''ENTER''' to continue.
Problems at Level 14 involve the application of the distributive law of multiplication over addition. The message "MULTIPLICATION DISTRIBUTES OVER ADDITION" is displayed on the screen. A flashing question mark shows where the answer will go, and the directions on the screen tell you to "ENTER THE CORRECT NUMBER." Using mental computation, your child determines the missing factor in the equation and enters the correct answer.
Continue to observe as your child works through the problems and gains familiarity with the program's operations.
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