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1Overview            
2Quick start         
3Keyboard input      
4Setup               
10Print worksheets   
13Headers            
9E^diting keys       
14Line type          
12Installing printers
11Prin^ter basics    
8Results output      
16Pro^blem selection 
18Number selection   
20Errors             
                     
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@71 ---------------------------( Overview )----------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    TOTAL MATH is a program which allows both on-screen and printed   
@03    tests to be generated. Although the on-screen practice is a good  
@03    learning tool it does not always prepare for the way tests are    
    given in school - with pencil and paper. Thus this program was    
    developed to cover both situations.                               
                                                                      
    Unlike some programs that give you fixed levels, this program is  
    fully customizable and allows you to determine what numbers you   
    want included in your quizzes. This allows starting with simple   
    problems and progressing to more complex ones on an individual    
    basis. Problem areas can be repeated until mastered.              
                                                                      
    The combination of the on-screen practice and the printed         
    worksheets provide a total solution for learning the fundamental  
    math skills.                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 --------------------------( Quick start )--------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    FIRST:   READ ALL THE (HELP) SELECTIONS                           
@03                                                                      
@03    To print worksheets:                                              
                                                                      
    1. Under [Setup] review (MinL, MaxL, MinU, MaxU, Sets & Prbs).    
    2. Select [Utilitys] and install the appropriate printer.         
    3. Select [Utilitys] and select or create the header desired.     
    4. Select [Print] and follow the menus to print worksheets.       
                                                                      
    On-screen practice:                                               
                                                                      
    1. Under [Setup] review all the values and modify if needed.      
    2. <Esc> from the Setup screen and select Add, Subtract, etc.     
    3. Press any key to begin the practice.                           
                                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 ---------------------------( Keyboard )----------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    Keyboard input is requested in the form < >. The brackets are     
@03    to indicate a key press and should not be included. For example:  
@03    <R>  - R or r should be pressed (upper or lower case)             
                                                                      
    TIMED QUIZZES:                                                    
      During (Key1=2 or Key1=3) there is a box in the upper left      
      containing P. Pressing <P> while it is displayed pauses the     
      quiz. (each pause is counted and given with the results).       
                                                                      
    ON-SCREEN QUIZ ANSWERS:                                           
      When entering answers it is not necessary to press <Enter>.     
      When the correct number of digits have been entered the         
      program evaluates the answer. However, for answers with more    
      than 1 digit the left arrow or backspace key will let you       
      back up and change a number.                                    
                                                                      
 
@71 -----------------------------( Setup )------------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    Setup displays a table of options that can be modified.           
@03    <R> - reset will change the data back to default values.          
@03    <F1> or <up-down> arrow keys will give HELP on each Setup item.   
                                                                      
    [Sets]  - the number of sets of problems.                         
                                                                      
    [Prbs]  - The number of problems per Set. The total number of     
              problems for the quiz is:  Total = [Sets] x [Prbs].     
              The Total has a maximum of 500 problems, therefore      
              the upper allowable for [Prbs] will be adjusted as      
              [Sets] is changed so 500 cannot be exceeded.            
                                                                      
    [Trys]  - This is the number of wrong answers that are allowed    
              before the correct is given. (Key1 = 1 or Key1 = 2)     
                                                                      
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@71 -----------------------------( Setup )------------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    [Time]  - This is the time allowed before the correct answer is   
@03              given. (Key1 = 2)                                       
@03                                                                      
    [Key1]  - This sets the way the on-screen quiz will be run.       
                                                                      
        1. Answers are given after [Trys] with no time limit.         
        2. Answers are given after [Trys] or [Time] whichever         
           comes first. (count down timer)                            
        3. This is a speed test (count up timer). The time for each   
           set is displayed with the total time given at the end.     
           Correct answers are only given during retests.             
                                                                      
    For all 3 selections the results are displayed after each set.    
    Missed problems can be retested/printed at the end of the sets.   
                                                                      
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@71 -----------------------------( Setup )------------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    [Key2]  - This is used for Variety problems to select the mix     
@03              of problems to be used. Printed worksheets do not       
@03              allow division problems to be mixed. Therefore:         
                                                                      
              Key2 = 4 will be the same as Key2 = 3                   
              Key2 = 2 will be all multiplication problems.           
                                                                      
    [Sond]  - Sound effects and graphics can be selected.             
                                                                      
              Enter the numbers for the features you want to use.     
              For example:                                            
                                                                      
              1234  - turns on options 1, 2, 3 & 4.                   
              34    - turns on options 3 & 4                          
              etc...                                                  
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@71 -----------------------------( Setup )------------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    [MinL]  - minimum number allowed for the bottom number            
@03    [MaxL]  - maximum number allowed for the bottom number            
@03    [MinU]  - minimum number allowed for the top number               
    [MaxU]  - maximum number allowed for the top number               
                                                                      
    [Unique] - The number of unique problems that are possible        
               with the selected upper and lower limits.              
                                                                      
                                                                      
    For example: MinL=3, MaxL=5, MinU=8, MaxU=9  (assume addition)    
                                                                      
                                                                      
    Possible (unique) :        8      8     8     9     9     9       
    problems are      :     +  3   +  4   + 5   + 3   + 4   + 5       
                              --     --    --    --    --    --       
                                                                      
 
@71 -------------------------( Results output )------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    Results are displayed after each set with totals at the end.      
@03    Problems are counted as missed if incorrect on the first try.     
@03                                                                      
    <P> - print results:  results for each set along with [Setup]     
                          data will be printed.                       
                                                                      
    <P> - print missed :  missed problems are printed with answers.   
                                                                      
    <Spacebar> - retest missed problems:  can repeat until correct.   
                                                                      
    NOTE: If printing out missed problems from a variety test:        
                                                     ___              
     Division prints as:     6      in place of:   3 ) 6              
                           / 3                                        
                            --                                        
                                                                      
 
@71 --------------------------( Editing keys )-------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03                                                                      
@03       <Left,right arrows> - move cursor in header                    
@03       <Home>              - move to beginning of header              
       <End>               - move to end of header                    
       <Del>               - delete character under cursor            
       <Backspace>         - delete character to left of cursor       
       <Ctrl>+<Backspace>  - delete entire header                     
       <Enter>             - changes are saved                        
       <Esc>               - changes are not saved                    
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 ------------------------( Print worksheets )-------------------------
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    Select [Print] from the top menu bar to print worksheets.         
@03    The total problems to be printed is equal to [Sets] x [Prbs].     
@03                                                                      
    The number of pages is determined in two ways.                    
                                                                      
    Automatic: The program will attempt to place the same number of   
               problems on each page. The minimum number of pages     
               will be used based on a limit of 100 problems per      
               page (120 for division).                               
                                                                      
    Manual:    <N> - Problems on page :  An option when printing.     
               This allows you to set the number of problems across   
               and down the page. Using these values and the total    
               number of problems requested the number of pages is    
               calculated.                                            
                                                                      
 
@71 ----------------------------( Printers )---------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03   This program requires a spacing of 6 lines/in. (66 lines per page) 
@03   with no top and bottom margins. Horizontal spacing is based on     
@03   10 char/inch (Pica pitch). Your printer may have these as the      
   default. If not, the worksheets may not print correctly. Several   
   printer drivers have been included (see next page - Installing     
   printers). When a printer is installed the control codes under     
   the [Set Page] menu item are sent automatically each time a work-  
   sheet is printed. These control codes change the printer defaults  
   so the worksheets print correctly. These changes are in effect     
   until you reset or shut off your printer.                          
                                                                      
   The printer drivers are contained in file TOTLMATH.PDB. If your    
   an experienced user the file can be edited to add other drivers    
   or to modify the current ones. However be sure to maintain the     
   same format and make a backup copy before modifying.               
                                                                      
 
@71 ----------------------( Installing printers )----------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
    [Utilitys:Install printer] - select your printer from the list.   
    If your printer is not listed try printing the worksheets with    
    [None] installed. If there is a problem see below.                
                                                                      
@07 ---------------------------- Dot Matrix ---------------------------- 
    The worksheets should print correctly without any printer in-     
    stalled. If you have a problem and your printer is not listed,    
    install the [Epson] and set your printer to Epson emulation.      
                                                                      
@07 ----------------------- LaserJet or PaintJet ----------------------- 
    These printers or compatibles have a non-zero margin as a default.
    You MUST INSTALL the printer driver to correct this problem.      
                                                                      
@07 ----------------------------- General ------------------------------ 
    The codes for an installed printer can also be sent manually by   
    selecting the menu item [Utilitys:Printer] or <M> at print time.  
 
@71 ----------------------------( Headers )----------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    [Utilitys:Headers] -  the header is a line of text that prints    
@03    at the top of each worksheet.                                     
@03                                                                      
    The ACTIVE HEADER is the one that will print. To make another     
    header active, scroll until it is displayed and then press        
    <Enter>. There are 30 headers to select from. Any of the headers  
    can be modified by pressing <E> when the header is displayed.     
    Use the editing keys listed on the bottom of the screen to change 
    the header. To print without a header make a `Blank header' the   
    ACTIVE one. <P> will print a list of all the headers.             
    The current date can be printed in a header by placing the        
    text @DATE----| in the first 10 or last 10 places in a header.    
                                                                      
    @DATE----|                                           @DATE----|   
    1.......10...........................................61......70   
                                                                      
 
@71 --------------------------( Line type )----------------------------- 
@07 ----------------- Add, Subtract, Multiply, Variety ----------------- 
@03                                                                      
@03    <L> - Line type :               231                               
@03                                  + 849                               
                          ---->    ----                               
                                                                      
                                                                      
    The default is the hyphen which prints as a dashed line. The      
    following options print as solid lines.                           
                                                                      
       1. Underline          : should print on any printer            
       2. Solid (Dot matrix) : graphics character                     
       3. Solid (Laser)      : graphics character (Roman 8 font)      
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
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@71 --------------------------( Line type )----------------------------- 
@07 ---------------------------- Division ------------------------------ 
@03                                                                      
@03    <L> - Line type :                                                 
@03                                                                      
      There are 6 options - 2 line types and 3 spacings               
                                                                      
                    ___                     ____                      
             1.  d / dd               4.  d ) dd                      
                    __                      ___                       
             2.  d /dd                5.  d )dd                       
                   __                      ___                        
             3.  d/dd                 6.  d)dd                        
                                                                      
                                                                      
      The default is option 5                                         
                                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 -----------------------( Problem Selection )------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    The program selects problems randomly from the number available.  
@03    This is listed under (Unique) in the [Setup] table.               
@03                                                                      
       If the number of unique is less than or equal to 500, then     
       no duplicates will occur.                                      
                                                                      
    For example:  Assume the following values are in [Setup]          
                                                                      
          MinU = 1      MaxU = 50     -->        1 - 50               
                                                                      
          MinL = 1      MaxL = 10     -->        1 - 10               
                                                                      
          Unique = 10 x 50 = 500      -->     no duplicates           
                                                                      
                                                                      
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@71 -----------------------( Problem selection )------------------------ 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    After the upper and lower limits are selected in [Setup], the     
@03    unique are calculated. IF you select [Sets] x [Prbs] = unique,    
@03    then all problems are included.                                   
                                                                      
                                                                      
    For example: (assume addition)                                    
                                                                      
                                                                      
      select:    MinU = 1    MaxU = 9    ->   unique = 9 x 5 = 45     
                 MinL = 1    MaxL = 5                                 
                                                                      
      select:    Sets = 1    Prbs = 45    45 unique                   
                 Sets = 1    Prbs = 50    45 unique + 5 repeats       
                 Sets = 2    Prbs = 45    2 sets of 45 unique         
                                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 ------------------------( Number Selection )------------------------ 
@07 --------------------------- Subtraction ---------------------------- 
@03   Negative answers are not allowed by the program. If you try to     
@03   select ranges that only have negative answers the program will     
   tell you this and wait for acceptable ranges to be input.          
                                                                      
@07 ----------------------------- Variety ------------------------------ 
   Variety allows addition, subtraction, multiplication and division  
   problems to be selected for output. For the on-screen quizzes all  
   of the above can be included.                                      
                                                                      
   For printed output, division cannot be included. So Key2 = 4 will  
   give the same as Key2 = 3. Key2 = 2 will be multiplication only.   
                                                                      
   Depending on the ranges selected some types may not be possible    
   and will not be included. For example ....                         
                                                                      
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@71 ------------------------( Number Selection )------------------------ 
@07 ----------------------------- Variety ------------------------------ 
@03    Example:                                                          
                                                                      
    If you select Key2 = 1  (addition + subtraction)                  
    and the ranges: MinU= 1  MaxU = 9  MinL = 10  MaxL = 99           
                                                                      
    Subtraction problems could only have negative answers which       
    are not allowed so only addition problems will be used.           
                                                                      
@07 -------------------------- Multiplication -------------------------- 
    Only problems will be used with the # of digits in the top number 
    greater than or equal to the # of digits in the bottom number.    
                                                                      
@07 ----------------------------- Division ----------------------------- 
    Only problems with integer answers are used.                      
                                                                      
                                                                      
 
@71 -----------------------------( Errors )----------------------------- 
@07 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
@03    The program does error checking and will display messages         
@03    on the screen indicating what the error is. If the program        
@03    cannot determine what the error is it will display:               
                                                                      
                 UNANTICIPATED ERROR HAS OCCURRED # X.                
                                                                      
    If you get this message write down the error number (X) and as    
    much detail as you can about what you were doing when the error   
    occurred. Send this information (include program name and version 
    number) to the author.                                            
                                                                      
    The files (TOTLMATH.DAT - setup data), (TOTLMATH.HDR - headers),  
    (TOTLMATH.PRN - installed printer), are created by the program.   
    If one becomes corrupted and the program gives a read error,      
    delete the bad file and allow the program to create a new one.    
                                                                      
 
