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Beyond the Basics
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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
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.
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 fi gure 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.
NOTE