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excerpt: "The SyncWare News 2nd (sort of) Annual Programmers' Competition winner. MULTSTEPS is a multiplication tutor written for the TS1000/1500 by Alex Switzer of Fayette City, PA. The program epitomizes how computers can be used as teaching tools in the classroom or on the job. The program takes the student step-by-step through the process of multiplying…"
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# MULTSTEPS: Best TS1000

The SyncWare News 2nd (sort of) Annual Programmers’ Competition winner.

MULTSTEPS is a multiplication tutor written for the TS1000/1500 by Alex Switzer of Fayette City, PA. The program epitomizes how computers can be used as teaching tools in the classroom or on the job. The program takes the student step-by-step through the process of multiplying a three digit by two digit number, gently correcting the student as needed. Included is a neat “reward” sequence at the end of the session for a job well done.