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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.
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