Utah Keyboarding Software
Review
| Software Title: Mario Teaches Typing 2 | Year Published: 1997 | |
| Suggested Age: 6+ years | Rating: Good | |
| Description:
Mario
Teaches Typing 2
is the updated sequel to its best-selling namesake. Utilizing characters
and a style familiar to millions of Nintendo-playing children, Mario,
Luigi and the Princess guide users through a progression of keyboard
drills. New users sign-in and are given the option of starting with a
placement test, a step-by-step sequence of lessons, or simply selecting
the level they feel is appropriate. The placement test is a timed typing
exercise that measures speed and accuracy. Users who start at the
beginning move through three levels of typing difficulty: single letter,
complete words, and sentences and paragraphs. Each of these levels is
associated with a different Mario "game." Parents or teachers can
easily customize the typing drills, by editing the letter, word, or text
files which are presented to the user for practice. After every drill, an animated Mario provides results-based feedback to the user. In addition to the audio feedback, every drill produces a results table, specifying words-per-minute, accuracy, and identifying problem letters. The program does not, however, recognize and suggest corrections for common errors like missing the home row, cap locks key on, or consistent letter switching. |
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| OS/System Requirements: 486/66 MHz or faster, Microsoft Windows 3.1, 95, or 98, 4 MB RAM, 256-color or better video display, Sound Blaster or compatible sound card. | ||
| Approximate Cost: $20 | ||
| Source of Supply: Mindscape http://www.mindscape.com | ||
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