@qWelcome to HOMEWORK HELPER MATH! This is a tool for understanding and solving word problems.&d(0,You are now in the INTRODUCTION. This explains how to use the program.)@dg08&d(1,The Introduction is in 3 parts:)&d(2,1. How to Use Homework Helper Math.)&d(3,2. Tips for Solving Word Problems.)&d(4,3. Selecting Problem Types and Levels.)@pPART 1: press Space Bar.\nPART 2: press "Skip Problem" key once.\nPART 3: press "Skip Problem" key twice.@hThere are always two different HELP's available. When you return to the main screen, press the HELP key again.@hThe `Skip Problem' key will take you to the next part of the Introduction or Tutorial.@i(0)@dwhite@jPART 1. How to use Homework Helper Math.&d(0,This is the screen you see when you choose: "Learn Word Problem Concepts".)@jAt the very top (above this line) it tells you where you are in the program. (It now says "Introduction".)&d(0, )@j\f13PROBLEM AREA.\nProblems are displayed in this part of the screen.@p\f13PROMPT AREA.\nInformation and questions appear here.         (Any key to continue.)@hThere are always two HELP's available. This is the first HELP.@hThere are always two HELP's available. This is the second HELP. It always provides the correct answer.@i(0)@pThere are always two HELP's available. Press the HELP key now.\n         (Any key to continue.)@hThis is the FIRST help. When you return to the main screen, press the HELP key again.@hThis is the SECOND help. It always shows the answer the program is expecting.@i(0)@jThe middle area of the screen shows a Work Grid to use in solving the word problems. @dg02&c(1,Nickels)&c(2,Dimes)&d(3,Total)&d(4,Value/Unit)&d(8,# of Coins)&d(12,Value)&d(16,This is a Work Grid.)&d(0,This Work Grid is for Coin Problems.) @dg02&d(1,1st Acct.)&d(2,2nd Acct.)&d(3,Total)&d(4,Interest)&d(8,Principal)&d(12,Earnings)&d(16,This is a Work Grid.)&d(0,This Work Grid is for a Coin Problem involving interest in two bank accounts.) @dg04&d(1,U/Meas)&d(2,Blue Car)&d(3,Red Car)&d(4,Total)&d(5,Rate)&d(10,Time)&d(15,Dist)&d(20,This is a Work Grid.)&d(0,This Work Grid is for Distance Problems.) @jThe middle area of the screen also displays pictures to help you understand a problem.@dpart3&d(0,\f11Distance problems.)@dbank&d(0,\f05Coin problems -- Interest.)@dwhite@jThere is also a reminder that shows where you are in solving the problems.@rREMINDER&d(0,The reminder is to the left here.) @qPART 2. Tips for Solving Word Problems. There are 7 steps to follow in solving word problems.@dwhite@pFor PART 2, press the Space Bar.\nFor PART 3 (Problem Types and Levels), press the "Skip Problem" key.@pTo continue with PART 2, press the Space Bar. For PART 3, press the "Skip Problem" key.@hPART 3 explains the different Problem Types and Levels that are available.@hKeys for HELP, CALCULATOR, and SKIP PROBLEM are shown at the bottom of the main screen.@i(0)&d(0,Here is an example that shows blending two types of coffee.)@jStevie buys 1 pound of Mocha at $2.00 per pound and 2 pounds of Espresso at $4.00 per pound. How much did he spend?@r1. READ&d(0,Read the problem slowly and carefully. Think about the problem. What are the facts? What is being asked?)@r2. PLAN@dcoffee&d(0,Make a plan. Draw a diagram on a piece of paper to show what is happening.)&c(20,Mocha + Espresso = Blend)&d(0,Make a plan. Sketch an equation\, in general terms\, that relates the facts to the unknown.)@dg02&c(1,Mocha)&c(2,Espresso)&c(3,Blend)&d(4,Price/Unit)&d(8,# of Lb.)&d(12,Cost)&c(16,Mocha + Espresso = Blend)&d(0,Make a plan. Create a grid with labels to help solve the problem.)@r3. DATA ENTRY&d(5,2 dol/lb)&d(6,4 dol/lb)&d(9,1 lb)&d(10,2 lb)&d(15,x)&d(0,Enter the facts from the problem into the grid. Use a variable to represent the unknown.)@r4. PARTS&d(13,2 * 1)&d(14,4 * 2)&d(0,Figure the value of each part of the problem -- the value of the Mocha and the value of the Espresso.)@r5. WHOLE&c(16,(2 * 1) + Espresso = Blend)&d(0,Create the equation by substituting expressions for each of the parts.)&c(16,(2 * 1) + (4 * 2)  = Blend)&d(0,Create the equation by substituting expressions for each of the parts.)&c(16,(2 * 1) + (4 * 2)  =  x)&d(0,Create the equation by substituting expressions for each of the parts.)@r6. COMPUTE@pSolve the equation for the variable. Press the Calculator key now to see the equation solved.@hThe Calculator solves equations for you and displays steps in the solution. Press <Return> to enter the answer.@hIf you figured the answer yourself, you could enter the answer, and press the <Return> key. [10 = x]@i(16,i,10=x)@r7. CHECK&d(15,10)&d(0,Reread the problem. Make sure you have answered the question. Fill in the rest of the Work Grid.)@qPART 3. Selecting Problem Types and Levels.@r@dg08&c(1,1. Number Problems)&d(2,2. Age Problems)&d(3,3. Distance Problems)&d(4,4. Coin Problems, and)&d(5,5. Mixture Problems)&d(0,There are 5 different types of Word Problems. Each type focuses on a different skill.)@jIf 5 is added to 3 times some number, the result is 14.@dg08&d(1,5 added to 3 times some number = 14)@r1. NUMBER PROBLEMS&d(0,Learn to translate from English into formulas.)&c(2,5 added to 3 times  n  = 14)&c(3,5 added to ( 3 times n) = 14)&c(4,5 added to (3 * n)  =  14)&c(5,5  +  (3 * n)  =  14)&d(0,Learn to translate from English into formulas.)@dwhite@jMatt is 3 years older than Mica. 8 years ago he was twice her age. How old is she now?@dg10&c(1,Mica)&c(2,Matt)&d(3,Age Now)&d(6,Difference)&d(9,Age Then)&d(4,x)&d(5,x+3)&d(7,-8)&d(8,-8)&d(10,x-8)&d(12,(x+3)-8)@r2. AGE PROBLEMS&d(0,Use grids to organize information and structure problem solving.)&d(11,2)&c(13,(x-8)   *  2 = (x+3) - 8)&d(0,Use grids to organize information and structure problem solving.)&c(13,x = 11)&d(4,11)&d(5,14)&d(0,Use grids to organize information and structure problem solving.)@jJoe and Sue leave home at the same time, in opposite directions. If Joe goes 30 mi/hr and Sue goes 40 mi/hr, how far apart will they be in 3 hours?@dpart4@r3. DISTANCE PROBLEMS&d(0,Use diagrams to plan a strategy for solving the problem.)&c(16,Joe Dist + Sue Dist = Total Dist )&d(0,Use diagrams to plan a strategy for solving the problem.)@jHow many quarts of a 25% acid solution must be added to 8 quarts of a 10% acid solution to make a 15% acid solution?@dbeakers&d(16,   strong sol  +  weak sol  =  blend)@r4. MIXTURE PROBLEMS&d(0,Learn to combine different Units of Measure.)@jThere are 4 different levels of difficulty for each problem type.@r@dg08&c(1,Levels of Difficulty:)&d(2,Level 1 (Tutorial).)&d(3,Level 2)&d(4,Level 3)&d(5,Level 4)&d(0,)&d(0,Level 1 (Tutorial) introduces the basic concepts used in solving problems of that type.)&d(0,Levels 2 (easier) through 4 (harder) are approximately the same difficulty for each Problem Type.)&d(0,First, find the Level with which you are comfortable. Then, ... )&d(0,Either, stay at that Level choosing different Problem Types, or ... )&d(0,Stay within one Problem Type moving up Levels. Choose Problem Types or Levels as you wish.)@jYou are now ready to solve some problems. Choose "Learn Word Problem Concepts" when you return to the menu.&d(0,)|