                         ***** MathBoat v.02 *****


          ==> This program is freely dedicated to the public domain <==
          ==>                      October 1997                     <==


         System requirements:
         
         * PC 8088 or better
         * MS-DOS
         * COLOR or MONOCHROME monitor 
         
         New in this version:
         *Bug Fix... 0 will be accepted as a correct answer now.

         This is a simple program, compiled in ASIC, which quizzes
         children on simple addition and subtraction; It is like a
         math drill and is useful for kindergarten thru first grade. 

         I wrote this program to help in my mother's first grade class.
         To execute the program, simply type  MATHBOAT  from the 
         command prompt. After the title screen appears, press any key
         to see the menu. You can choose to work addition, subtraction,
         or mixture(random). Press the number of your choice. When the 
         problems appear on the screen you only need to type the number
         of the correct answer. If you answer correctly, your sailing 
         boat will be advanced toward the island. Incorrect answers will 
         cause the rain cloud to advance instead. If your boat reaches 
         the island, you WIN. If the rain cloud arrives first, you lose.
         
         This program is PUBLIC DOMAIN and may be distributed and used
         freely. It is not intended for profit use. I make no guarantees 
         about it. Use it at your own risk. If you find it useful, a 
         donation to my college education will not be refused. :) 
         Or at least send me an email so that i know somebody is getting 
         some use out of it.
         
         Please email me if you have any comments or questions:

         John Schnittker
         john_schnittker@juno.com
