Brain Builder - Math Edition V2.8
Copyright  (C) Sheppard Software, 1998


REQUIREMENTS
Win 95
486 or better computer
VGA
mouse
sound card (optional)
hard drive


Finally the next generation math program is here!  You get over 500 million problems presented in a fun multimedia format to ensure unlimited hours of math enjoyment. Sharpen your problem solving and critical thinking skills by tackling math puzzles that are presented at precisely your learning level so it will neither be too easy nor too hard. Watch your math scores climb dramatically as your rank advances from Learner all the way up to Math Genius and finally Einstein.

 The problems are easy enough for a third grader to master, but at higher levels will challenge even the brightest math wizard. Therefore ages 9 to 90 will find enjoyment from this program.  Our program, Brain Builder - Math Edition offers over 10,000 times the number of problems of the popular Math Blaster software, and over two million times the number of problems in a pack of 24 Challenge math cards!

Here's what one of our homeschool testers - TLC79 -  thought of it: "This game is TOTALLY excellent!!!  I love it!!!  Two of my three children really need help in their math skills and I've been wanting to find something that would make it fun for them to do that.  I believe I've found that in your game.  You've done a really good job.  Are you making other educational games also?  Is this what you do for a living?  Well, I think it's awesome and I would like to tell my friends about it too.  Would you like for me to, or would you rather I game their names to you? Thank you very much for sending it to me.  We will DEFINITELY use it!"


INSTALL NOTES


1.  Double click on the Setup.exe program (located in the same directory as this readme.txt file.)

2.  The install program will install Brain Builder - Math Edition.

3.  Delete the Setup.exe file.

5.  To run, click on the lightbulb icon "Math Brain Builer" on your desktop.  

6.  ENJOY!

Suggestion - if you set your monitor display to 16 million colors the game graphics will look better.

Here are some answers to your questions:


Q. How can you make money if this program is really free?  What's the catch?
A. This program isn't freeware but is shareware.  Shareware is trial software.  You may try the shareware for thirty days, then you MUST delete the program and buy the registered version.


Q. Is the shareware version crippled in any way?
A. The only  annoyance is a "Register Now" screen when you exit the program.  


Q.  What additional features will the registered version have?
A.    A number of  features:


· Get a "Secrets to Math Success" document and also receive "Tips for Standardized Tests".

· Sharpen your skills with a game that covers primes, composite numbers, squares, cubes, and factors.  

· Finally, get the latest updates and games.  We're constantly adding features!

Q.  How do I register?
U.S. citizens please send a check for $19.99 to:
Sheppard Software
Suite 623, Pavilion
Jenkintown, PA 19046




Q. Can I send the shareware program to my friends?
A. Please do!  The setup.exe install program will fit on one floppy disk. However, if you buy the registered version, you MAY NOT distribute that to your friends.



Q. Who is Sheppard Software?  
A. Sheppard Software is dedicated to bringing the best educational software to the market.  We've been working at this since 1990, and have five patents pending.  Please check out our website www.sheppardsoftware.com

Q. What other products do you have?  
A. We have seven other programs currently under development.  The closest one to release is a Staes module that covers over one thousand facts about the USA.  Others  included Astronomy, Presidents, Countries, Famous Americans, and Chemistry.  Our fact learning modules all share a common element:  They contain ALL of the important facts an educated person should know.  Additionally, all facts are presented in context to promote understanding, not just memorization.  Also, we present the facts with interesting graphics to aid understanding.


Q.  What does this game teach?
A. The purposes of the program:

1.  To promote interest in Math by providing challenging games that can't be outgrown.
2.  To teach problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3.  To teach algebra ( the hints are expressed algebraically) and factoring.
4.  To reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


Q.  How does this game compare to the "24 Challenge" math game used by over 5 million students?
A.

	Brain Builder	24 Challenge
	Math Edition	Game

Has motivating sounds effects and 3D graphics?	 Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.


Puzzle game with 3, 4, or 5 numbers?		 Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Has millions of problems?	Brain Builder yes - over 244 million problems!!	24 Challenge No - Has 192 problems per 19.99 pack.

Answer can be any number between 1-50?		 Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Gives hints when a player is stuck?		 Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.


Requires player to solve step by step?		Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Teaches Algebra skills painlessly?		Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Automatically scores?				Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.


Keeps detailed progress records?		Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Can be played daily without repeating problems?	Brain Builder Yes - Over 244 million problerms.	24 Challenge No. Problem set severely limited.

Automatically promotes based on progress?	Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Has an exciting time trial version?		Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Requires repeat purchases?	BB No - Full registred program only 19.99	24 Yes - Must purchase more packs at $19.99.

Has special interactive instruction screens?	Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.


Age range from 9-90?				Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.

Includes intriguing "No Solution" levels?	Brain Builder Yes.	24 Challenge No.
