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Let your child answer a few problems as you observe. He or she simply presses the correct number from the top row of keys. If the answer to be entered is more than one digit, the right-most digit must be entered first, as indicated by the flashing question mark. In other words, problems must be solved from right to left, just as they would be in the traditional pencil-and-paper method. This method reinforces the correct order of problem solution. (When selecting Beginning Level numbers, enter from left to right.)
====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 title screen.
Let's try another level. Press any key to go to the "Levels 1-60" screen. This time, enter 26 (from left to right) as the Beginning Level. Then type your child's name again, and press '''ENTER''' to continue.
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