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On loading this program, the introductory graphics of clock and mouse are shown and then, in large letters, a menu of options is displayed.

There are four options: hours, minutes, digital or instructions.

The instructions are well-written, but tend to be confusing as there are so many to remember. It would have been useful if they had been on the insert as well, to allow for leisurely assimilation.

All three sections are presented following the well-tried teaching technique of giving a couple of examples, then asking questions in a simple way and finally reversing the question.

For example, the program will show examples of 6 o'clock and 10 o'clock, tell the user to stop the clock at 1 o'clock and, after getting 10 correct answers, ask the user to enter the time shown by the clock.

A good simple clock display; very user-friendly, good prompts, and a well-designed example/question combination makes this an effective educational program.

R.E.