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This tape contains three programs - all of which are concerned with simple addition! subtraction of whole numbers using the "building block" method.

Widgit has used a lot of ingenuity and skill to create an entertaining educational program, using hi-res graphics and some machine code to produce superior animation. Colour and sound are also used well.

The programs loaded first time, and instructions were dear and concise. They were all well error trapped, bug free and user friendly.

Adding shows a crane and two sets of up to nine crates, with a train below them. The crates are loaded on to the train in two parts - the two parts of the sum - and, when the correct result is entered, the train puffs its way off screen.

Subtract uses the same idea, but this time a boat is being unloaded (by a little man running up and down a ladder) before steaming off into the sunset.

Ducks shows ducks entering (+) or leaving (-) a river. The child enters how many and the answer.

These are superb early learning programs with graphics which would put many a Spectrum arcade style game to shame. Wholeheartedly recommended for children of preschool or infant plus age.

R.E.