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MathMaker SkillBuilder
Tri-Pac
Distributed By:
Creative Learning Media
334 Second Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-8355
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CONTENTS
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1. Software Review
2. Math Maker - Features
3. Math User - features
4. Installation & Notes
5. How to use Math Maker & Math User
6. Math Maker & Math User Options
MATH MAKER:
ADDITION
SUBTRACTION
MULTIPLICATION
FRACTIONS
DECIMALS, PERCENTS
OTHER
WORD PROBLEMS - TRUE/FALSE & MULTIPLE CHOICE
MATH USER
7. FAQ'S - Frequently Asked Questions
8. WHAT THIS PROGRAM WILL DO FOR YOU
9. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Software Review
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The Softbasics Software Math Maker is a must for any classroom teacher or
homeschooling parent. It is a simple tool to create that extra practice
sheet in math for any student from first grade up to junior high level. It
covers all levels of Math in the areas of addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division. It also covers fractions, decimals,
percents, word problems, estimating, time, shapes, and area. Math Maker
can be used with the first grade student who is just learning those
addition and subtraction number facts. It can also be used with the more
advanced student in middle school or junior high who is learning or needs
to review addition of 4 four digit numbers. All levels between first grade
and junior high can also be created.
As a classroom teacher, I often sought extra practice sheets for my
students. More often than not, I would spend hours creating them myself.
Not to mention, that because of all the different levels that you find in
the classroom, you usually have to create several different worksheets for
the same concept. Math Maker is able to do all this for you. All you have
to do is find the level that you want, and the program creates the
worksheet for you. It even creates an answer sheet for you to check those
worksheets after they are completed. It will create a worksheet with
different problems and answers every time. If you are not sure what level
you need, there is a preview option that allows you to see exactly what
type of problem will appear on the worksheet that Mathmaker will create.
Just click Preview On, choose the area and level, and a sample will appear
on the screen.
The worksheets also can be used in the classroom for seatwork projects, or
they can be given as a quiz. How many times I would have liked to assess
my students' progress, but had no time to create any type of worksheet
that would be able to do that for me. This software is very easy to use
and creates the worksheets in a very short time. There is no need to give
the computer any information other that the type of worksheet you want and
how many copies you want made. You can even create a different worksheet
for every student in your class.
For the homeschooling student, the Math Maker is an invaluable tool to
supplement the curriculum you are using. Worksheets can be created to
review any concept that your student has studied to give them the extra
practice to develop mastery. One Math Maker can be used for all your
students, no matter what level of Math they are using. Since all the
worksheets are different, you can use them to review those concepts
already studied whether it is during the school year, the summer months,
or in the beginning of a new school year. This will ensure you that the
concepts have been mastered before going on to new ones. This software is
a definite must to add to your library of resources.
The Math User is a wonderful hands-on part of the software that allows the
students to practice reading and answering True and False or Multiple
Choice reading problems right on the computer. Many, many students
struggle in this area. But where can you find any kind of exercises to
help them practice this concept? There are three different levels to
choose from. This allows the upper elementary and middle school student,
as well as the high school student, to use this part of the program. The
problems require that the student add, subtract, multiply and divide. A
calculator appears on the screen that the student may use to find their
answers. They also need to use percentages, time, the calendar, and money.
Many problems in the higher levels are multiple step problems. This is
often a difficult concept to teach. Unfortunately most curricula do not
deal with reading problems to a great extent. Softbasics Software also
keeps track of all the scores the student earns on these computer
exercises. This will allow your record keeping to become much easier and
more efficient.
You must try the Softbasics Software for your students, whether in the
school or homeschool classroom.
Betty Ann Davis, M.Ed.
Math Maker - Features
1. Based on Mastery Learning principles - student advances only after
mastering current level - and same option can be accessed over and over
because problems are always different (hundreds of thousands of random
combinations).
2. Activities are sequenced: easy to hard in each category so
parent/teacher can use the program options from top to bottom, starting at
addition, as a basic curriculum sequence guide.
3. Multiple copies of each option and answer key can be selected (for 2 or
more children in groups of similar abilities). Also, unlike workbooks, it
is never "used up."
4. The same option can be selected multiple times to provide different
excercises and lesson problems at same level for tests etc. - completely
eliminates answer copying by students on the same difficulty level.
5. Option Details and Preview Option: parent/teacher can see and read
about each option before selecting it to match option level with ability
level.
6. Print Directions button: all directions and options are printable for
easy reference.
7. Ease of use: no training time needed. Just Point & Click any option
immediately.
8. Comprehensive: basic skills are covered Grades1-High School so program
can be used every year. Remedial and advanced students are covered. Great
for providing make-up work or extra work, as needed.
9. Printable Study Guides: each activity has printable study guides for
practice and explanation.
10. One step installation with Math User. Program group and icons created
for instant use. Easy to use - a truly user friendly program
Math User - features
1. On-screen solving of multi-level True/False and Multiple Choice
questions.
2. Level a - easiest, for younger students. Basic math needed to solve
problems.
3. Level b - intermediate, for slightly more advanced students. Some
multiple step problems.
4. Level c - hardest, for advanced students. Multiple steps and general
knowledge needed.
5. At the highest level, students use basic measurement, time, money etc
to solve problems.
6. A built-in calculator is included: students use it to calculate large
numbers.
7. Printable results: name, date, scores, averages, time on task to keep
track of progress.
8. Same problems as found in Math Maker - can be solved on paper and
on-screen.
9. Great preparation for standardized tests. Super for working in pairs to
solve and learn.
10. Requires use of the skills developed in Math Maker to apply to real
world problems.
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Installation & Notes
(Do NOT lose - 2 passwords listed below)
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1. To install: place disk in drive A: (or B:)
2. Click File or Start, Run, then type a:install (and press enter)
3. You will click EXTRACT, then CREATE DIR. (If c:\sbas changed, icon may
not work)
4. You will be asked for a PASSWORD; type in: brt3
or brt4 then press Enter.
5. The self-extracting file will create your program group (Softbasics)
and ICONS for
(Math Maker & Math User). Path=c:\sbas (icon points to mmake.exe &
muser.exe)
6. We strongly recommend you CLICK & DRAG the ICONS onto the DESKTOP in
Win 95 at this point for easy access (especially for younger children).
7. (The directory will be c:\sbas and the group will be Softbasics.)
8. Please record this PASSWORD for free L A Master INPUT/EDIT option:
brt10
How to use Math Maker & Math User
In Math Maker's second window, print out directions and options with the
PRINT DIR. Button. Just click it and all of the details and selections
will be printed for easy reference. Keep it by the computer for reference.
(In addition, you may click Option Details in each of the 8 boxes to read
about what is available to print in that box). You also may use PREVIEW to
see what will print before selecting an option.
Math Maker is super simple to use: just POINT & CLICK at any option you
wish to PRINT. You may choose 1 to 35 copies (mostly for teachers) of each
print and answer key but only 1 of each will print if you don't change the
settings in the Choose # Test Copies option. Normally, you will leave this
at one. You may RESET the number of copies with the 3 BLUE OPTION buttons
that surround the Choose # button. To select a print, first click OPTION
DETAILS in any of the 8 DROP DOWN BOXES. Read your choices and click the
one you want to print. We suggest with single sheet printers that you
re-use each piece of paper by re-inserting it to print on the other side.
This cuts your paper expense in half.
Math User is for solving word problems ON-SCREEN with a built-in
calculator. Please take the time to read the HELP screens. It is important
to know that all answers and calculations are done with the mouse or
pointing device. Also, the calculator is only ACTIVE when there is a word
problem on the screen. Use the 3 DROP-DOWN boxes in the lower left to
start by selecting an exercise. Then, click NEXT to see the first problem.
Only exercises that are completed are recorded. You may change from
TRUE/FALSE to MULTIPLE CHOICE at any point. There are 3 levels: a, b, c -
easiest to hardest. You may print scores and averages out.
Math Maker & Math User Options
* Math Maker - 8 Major Categories with easy Point & Click choices to print
out 1000's of always different sets of math problems to solve.
* Put into effect the power of students SELECTING, TAKING, then
SELF-CORRECTING their own work.
* There is great RE-INFORCEMENT of correct answers and the students take
responsibility for their own work.
* Math User allows on-screen problem solving of the printable word
problems in Math Maker.
* There is a built-in calculator to deal with large numbers.
MATH MAKER ADDITION
Addition facts (user chooses)
Counting up by increments (1 - 9); (ex: 4, 8, 12, 16 etc)
Fill-ins (2, 3, 4 #'s)
Adding by 10, 10's, 100, 1000
Rounding numbers to nearest 10, 100, 1000, 10000, 100000
Adding 3 and 4 single numbers laterally (must be done w/o column)
Adding 10 - 99 plus 1 - 9 (first carrying exercise)
Large # adding 2, 3, and 4 numbers (columns) with choice of maximum size:
2, 3, or 4 digits
SUBTRACTION
Subtraction facts (user chooses)
Counting down by decrements (1 - 9); (ex: 40, 36, 32, 28 etc)
Fill-ins (2, 3 #'s) and Add - Subtract fill-in exercises
Subtracting by 10, 10's, 100, 1000
Subtracting 2 and 3 numbers from fixed starting point
Large # subtracting with maximum size of 2, 3, or 4 digit numbers
Negatives and negatives with number line
MULTIPLICATION
Multiplication facts (user chooses)
Random problems 1 - 6, 1 - 9 (mixed sets)
Fill-in Grid: 1/4; 1/3; 1/2 of multiplication matrix answers missing
Fill-ins of missing numbers in multiplication problems (? x 4 = 20)
Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000
Large number multiplying with maximum size of 2, 3, 4 digits
DIVISION
Division facts (user chooses)
Fill-ins of missing numbers in division problems (24 / ? = 6)
Dividing by 10, 100, 1000
Large number dividing with maximum size of 2, 3, 4 digits (remainders and
decimal answers provided)
FRACTIONS
Addition of simple fractions
Subtraction of simple fractions
Multiplication of simple fractions
Division of simple fractions
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing Mixed Fractions
Converting: Mixed to Improper, Improper to Mixed
Drawing Fractions (visual tasks on paper)
Coloring or marking fractions (visual tasks on paper)
Money & fractions (activities)
Ratios (determining the missing # in ratios (2 is to 4 as ? is to 12)
DECIMALS, PERCENTS
Addition (student must line up numbers)
Adding 3 and 4 decimal numbers (student must line up numbers)
Subtracting decimals (student must line up numbers)
Multiplying decimals (student must place decimal point in answer)
Dividing decimals (student must place decimal point in answer)
Finding percent of numbers (what is 33% of 56?)
Finding what percent (33 is what percent of 56?)
Fraction/percent visuals to show connection (1/2 = 50% = .5)
OTHER
Estimating large numbers to 5%, 10%, 20% accuracy
Estimating addition (large numbers); 3 levels
Estimating multiplication (large numbers); 3 levels
Estimating division (large numbers); 3 levels
Telling time (visual clocks displayed with varied times)
Drawing pre-assigned times into blank clocks
Drawing time (blank clocks provided for student/teacher selected times)
Computing time changes (hours) and (hours & minutes)
Geometrics: naming and drawing basic geometric shapes
Determining area using area formulas
Comparing larger and smaller shapes based on area formulas
WORD PROBLEMS - TRUE/FALSE & MULTIPLE CHOICE
True/False word problems Level A (easiest) Sets of 10
True/False word problems Level B (intermediate) Sets of 10
True/False word problems Level C (hardest) Sets of 10
Multiple Choice word problems Level A (easiest) Sets of 10
Multiple Choice word problems Level B (intermediate) Sets of 10
Multiple Choice word problems Level C (hardest) Sets of 10
All math skills tested: time, money, size, area, percents, fractions etc
Perfect for Standardized test question preparation
MATH USER
Select either TRUE/FALSE or MULTIPLE CHOICE problems (same problems as in
Math Maker)
Select LEVEL A (easiest), B (intermediate), or C (difficult)
Use calculator to solve problems sequentially
Preview any activity to determine proper level for student
Print scores, averages, date, time on task
Keep hard copies of each session to monitor progress
FAQ'S - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly does Math Maker do?
A: It prints 1000's of math activities with answer keys for ages 5-13.
Q: Is it hard to learn how to use it?
A: No. You just point & click any option and it prints! (up to 35 copies)
Q: Does it have something for every level of ability?
A: Yes. It's designed with a sequence of activities (8 areas with study
guides).
Q: How are they sequenced?
A: It starts with addition and progresses through subtraction,
multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, geometrics and time, and
word problems (3 levels of true/false and multiple choice).
Q: What does Math User do?
A: It allows students to solve the word problems ON-SCREEN with a built-in
calculator.
Q: Can I see and print the results?
A: Yes. It prints all scores and averages plus the time on task and date.
Q: Do I need a special printer for Math Maker?
A: Any printer is ok but ink or bubble jets & newer lasers are needed for
perfect prints.
Q: Do I need a CD ROM for these programs?
A: No. They self-install in 1 step from a 3.5 floppy.
What this program will do for you
* Help all your children with challenging MATH ACTIVITIES materials.
* DIFFERENT LEVELS of math work for different children at the same time.
* Controlled ADVANCED MATH mastery activities measuring progress.
* REMEDIAL MATH work to help students catch up with important skills
* TRACK PROGRESS by retaining the math work your children complete
* Complete guide with proper SEQUENCING of the math your children master
* STUDY GUIDES to help EXPLAIN various math operations (ex: dividing
fractions)
* Students MASTER real world WORD PROBLEMS putting their skills to use
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
* Any Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 computer (both programs)
* Math Maker requires INK/BUBBLE JETS or NEWER LASERS for PROPER PRINTOUTS
* DOT MATRIX & OLDER LASERS will work but printing SIZE may be smaller;
additionally, some graphical prints will not be perfect
* Takes less than 1 meg on drive and comes on 3.5 floppy
* NO LEARNING TIME REQUIRED: just POINT & CLICK for each printout - 1
printed copy of activity plus answer key
* Up to 35 copies of activity and/or answer key may be SELECTED - it is
recommended that a copier be used for multiple copies, where practical
To order call Creative Learning Media at Northeast Educational Warehouse
and Services (NEWS)
(800) 685-3357
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