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→A Note To Parents
As the game is played, the total of "hits" (correct answers) and "misses" (incorrect answers) is continuously updated and displayed at the bottom of the screen. At the end of the game a RECORD YOUR SCORE screen appears, giving the totals for that game and the lowest and highest game totals for the session. But whatever the score, your child is gaining valuable practice in solving simple division problems each time she or he plays Demolition Division.
===Your Child and the Computer===
The Texas Instruments Home Computer is a rugged, durable device designed for easy use and care. Teach your child to give the computer the same good care and respect he or she would give a television set, record player, or any piece of electronic equipment:
# Keep snacks and beverages away from the console.
# Don't hammer on the keyboard or place heavy objects on it.
# Don't touch the cartridge contacts. These are recessed in the cartridge to help prevent accidental soiling and/or damage.
The letters and numbers on the keyboard are arranged in the same order found on standard typewriter keyboards. If your child is not familiar with a typewriter or has not used your Home Computer before, take a few minutes to acquaint him or her with the keyboard. Point out the row of number keys at the top and the rows of letter keys below. Show your child how to insert the cartridge and select the activities. If your child is using Wired Remote Controllers, or joysticks, show him or her how to connect the joysticks to the console and practice using the joysticks in an activity. This brief "tour" of the computer will help reinforce correct procedures and instill confidence as your child starts out in a new world of computers.
Today, computers are involved in almost every aspect of life. Working with this cartridge can help your child become familiar with computers and their operation. Since computer-enhanced instruction is more common in the classroom every year, this knowledge can give your child an important advantage.
