Beyond the Basics
activity 36: geometry
1.Press ON/Mode to go to the Category Selection Menu.
2.Press ENTER to start Activity 36.
3.To select level (1, 2, or 3), press the settings button and set the level. To return to the activity, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4.A shape will appear with a question about the picture’s area.
5.Figure out the length, height, area, radius, or volume of the picture.
6.Type the answer and press ENTER.
Rectangle: Area=Length x Height NOTE Triangle: Area=Length x Height / 2
Square: Area=Length x Height
Cylinder: Volume=(Radius x Radius x 3.14) x Height
Cube: Volume=Length x Width x Height
activity 37: fractions
1.Press ON/Mode to go to the Category Selection Menu.
2.Press ENTER to start Activity 37.
3.To select level (1, 2, or 3), press the settings button and set the level. To return to the activity, repeat steps 1 and 2.
•Level 1: An incomplete fraction will appear on the screen. Count the blocks on the screen and type the correct number in the empty space.
•Level 2: An equation consisting of mixed fractions will appear. Part of one of the fractions is missing. Figure out the number that makes the equation true. Type the number.
•Level 3: Two fractions appear. Work the fractions and compare the results. Enter > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to) to complete the equation.
Beyond the Basics
activity 38: percentages
1.Press ON/Mode to go to the Category Selection Menu.
2.Press ENTER to start Activity 38.
3.To select level (1, 2, or 3), press the settings button and set the level. To return to the activity, repeat steps 1 and 2.
•Level 1: A percentage question will appear on the screen. Count the blocks on the screen and figure out the correct percentage. Type the number.
•Levels 2 and 3: If a decimal appears, type in the percentage corresponding to that decimal. If a percentage appears, type in the decimal corresponding to that percentage.
activity 39: ratios
1.Press ON/Mode to go to the Category Selection Menu.
2.Press ENTER to start Activity 39.
3.Two rows of blocks appear on the screen. Count them out.
4.Type in the missing ratio that makes the equation true.
activity 40: word problem
1.Press ON/Mode to go to the Category Selection Menu.
2.Press ENTER to start Activity 40.
3.A mathematical word problem will appear. Use the right arrow key to make the problem scroll faster.
4.Use the up/down arrow keys or move the mouse to select the correct answer.
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