Math Stars

From Class One Software:

Class One Software, shareware programs for education, announces the release of Math Stars 5.0, the latest version of this popular program for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Students who answer all questions in a round within the allotted time earn a gold star in the Player Screen. After earning 10 gold stars, a student's name is placed in the Hall of Fame.

Version 5.0 adds two new games: Math Squares and Math Challenge. These new modules join Math Stars, Math Detective and Math Slider to create five(5) challenging and entertaining math games. Students may compete against the computer or head-to-head. A handicap option allows adults to compete with younger students. Version 5 will speak the problems in the Math Stars game.

Time limits from 3 sec. to unlimited are available. The computer will select 2 random numbers for each problem or the lower number can be set for practicing specific facts. Users can select addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division functions or allow the computer to choose random functions for a challenging round. Problems can be displayed vertically or horizontally. Other options make this program adaptable for students of all ages. Registered users range from elementary schools to high school math classes to interested parents.

The program includes sounds and colorful graphics. Online help is available from the Help Menu after launching the program. Shareware $12. Site License $85. Registration documents included with the program.