Frequently Asked Questions

1.

Does the software solve any problem I enter into it?

Certainly, you can enter in any problem and the software will solve it for you.

2.

What about fractions, does the software work with any type of fraction?

Yes, the software works with all types of fractions and operations, i.e.,
simple fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, common denominator, uncommon denominator, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions.

The software works with all decimal numbers (fractions) as well.

3.

When I solve an operation, can I enter the whole result immediately instead of digit by digit?

Yes, you can press the "Immediate Result" tab and then enter the result at all once.

4.

By which method does the software instruct to solve an arithmetic operations?

The arithmetic operations are solved in the standard way, column by column.
The division is solved as long division where you can select to solve either in the American method or the European method.

5.

Before solving the next stage, can I choose which operation will be solved, instead of having the software choose it automatically?

Yes, you can use the "Mark Operation" box at the bottom right side of the keyboard.
After that, you can select the operation you want to solve.

6.

Can the software give me problems in specific areas that I want to practice in?

Yes, by clicking the "settings" button under the "Get a Problem" button on the left side of the screen.
The software will open a dialog box where you can specify in which areas you want the software to give you problems.

7.

What will happen in the case where there is more than one way to solve an problem?

In that case, the software will open a window with all the possible ways to solve the problem and will give you the option to select the way you are being taught in your class.

8.

When I solve an operation and I am uncertain which digit to enter next, can I get help?

Yes, you can get help from the software, but you must first try at least once by yourself.
After you have tried and typed in an incorrect digit, a "Need Help?" bubble will open, simply click on it and a help window will appear.

9.

I don't want the explanations to popup all the time, can they be disabled?

The purpose of the popups are to explain step by step, for each operation type, what should happen next and why.
If you feel you already know and don't need the explanations, you can disable it in two ways:

1. Unselect the check box at the bottom of the explanation popup window, this will prevent the popup for that particular operation type.



2. Setting the popup explanations for all operation types by selecting the appropriate radio box at the right side of the panel.

The above stands for explanations of both operations and calculations
10.

Can I select which popup explanations will be displayed and which will not?

Yes, by selecting "Explanations->Operations" from the menu. After that, a window with a list of explanations will appear where you can then select which explanations will be displayed.

The above stands for explanations of both operations and calculations
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Latest Updates
3.25.11

A new option was added to let the user mark the operation he wants to solve for the stage, instead of having only the software selects the operation

1.10.11

A new skin was chosen for the software having a blue/green pastel colors