AlgeBasics 4.1.1

AlgeBasics 4.1.1 offers you a useful tool which is designed for the teaching and learning of basic algebra including the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic terms, algebraic fractions and indices. It includes order of calculations, simple indices and removal of brackets. The tutorials include graphics and animation presented in an easy to understand way to help in the understanding of concepts.

Includes order of calculations, removal of brackets and simple indices up to the power of 3. The sums will get progressively more difficult if the user is scoring well. It can generate thousands of sums (up to 200 per session). Ideal for improvement through drills. If an answer is wrong, the correct answer is revealed immediately. Sums are marked automatically and a report can be printed after each session.

Practice: AlgeBasics is capable of generating thousands of sums on algebraic expressions, algebraic fractions or indices for drills to ensure that the student masters these very important basic skills in algebra.

1. Algebraic Expressions
   • It includes sums on addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, order of calculations, removal of brackets and simple indices such as 2b2 x 5c x 3b.
   • The sums get progressively more difficult if a student is doing well. If a student is doing badly, the numbers will be kept simple to let him focus on the concepts.
2. Algebraic Fractions
   • Includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic fractions. Simplifying algebraic fractions by cancelling and removal of brackets.
3. Indices
   • Includes addition, subtraction and multiplication of positive and negative indices and miscellaneous sums requiring a combination of these methods.

Major Features:

1. Unlike some other programs, AlgeBasics is able to accept alternative correct answers. For example, 1x+2y or x + 2y or 2y + 1x or 2y + x or 2y+x, etc will all be marked as correct for the standard answer x + 2y. This feature is very important because it avoids confusing the student if a correct answer is marked as wrong.
2. It allows two players to compete with each other on one computer, reducing the number of computers required for a class by half. Each player can do the sums at his own pace.
3. It prints two separate detailed reports, each showing the sums done by the individual player.
4. Sums on algebraic fractions and indices are displayed in easy-to-read textbook style.

Requirements:

• Pentium or better, Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 36.4 MB HD space, 45MB RAM
• PowerPC Macintosh, including G3, G4 & G5 (Runs on Intel Macs under Rosetta)
• Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or higher, 6.6MB HD space, 31MB RAM
• Macintosh Classic OS 8.1 - 9.2, 4.6MB HD space, 6MB RAM
• Screen resolution 800 x 600 at 16 bits or better