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After one tutorial example is given, your child is asked if he or she wants to see another one. If your child wants another example, press '''1''' for ''Yes.'' If he or she is ready to go on to the drill, press '''2''' for ''No.'' When your child is finished, press '''BEGIN''' to leave the drill and return to the activity selection list.
===Special Features===
===="Cursor"====
The "cursor" is displayed as a flashing white box. It prompts your child to respond. When the cursor is flashing, you may answer a problem or change displays.
====Rewards====
Each time your child gives a correct answer on the first or second try, the computer responds with a visual reward, accompanied by a short melody. These rewards reinforce correct answers and help motivate your child to continue.
====Error Signals====
Special care has been taken to make the response to incorrect answers low-key and nonintimidating. If your child presses an incorrect answer, a red "X" appears over the response, and an "uh-oh" sound tells your child that he or she has selected an incorrect response. Then the incorrect response and the "X" erase. Next, the computer tells your child to "Try again" and the cursor flashes again on the display. If the second response is correct, your child gets the visual and musical reward for that activity. If the second response is incorrect, a red "X" appears over the response and the computer supplies the correct answer. However, in Activity 9, your child only has one chance to choose the correct answer.
====Remediation====
If an incorrect response is made on the first try in any activity except 9, the computer assists your child by counting groups or objects, or by displaying the corresponding multiplication problem. If two consecutive incorrect answers are made, the module provides the answer to the problem. In Activity 9, the computer supplies the correct answer if the problem is answered incorrectly on the first try. In addition, if your child does not score 60% or better, another teaching example is given.
