LotaMath
Version 1.9
12 Dec 22
Website
Program Info
Partially due to the increased usage of calculators mental maths skills seems to be in decline... but you can change that with LotaMath!
Equally suitable for all ages it supports 7 difficulty levels that range from easy to ultra hard, and you can choose to have addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, a mixture of all or squares. You easily can see how you're progressing as scores are tracked for
unlimited different users via a built in database, and there is an overall rating displayed. Various options are supported such as user
notes and auto advance.
Contents
Installation
Use
Menu
User Details
Options
Programmers Notes
System Impact Statement
History
Licence and Registration
Liability
Contact
Installation
Run "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions. To remove LotaMath, use the "Add/Remove Programs" option in the Control
Panel, or the start menu if you did a low privilege install. LotaMath stores all its data files in the designated application data area,
often "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Sinner\LotaMath". If you would prefer that it saves in the same
directory as LotaMath either run the program from a removable drive, such as a floppy of a USB drive, or delete the "DefSet.txt"
file from the LotaMath directory.
Use
When LotaMath is installed it creates a new user database with random names. You can either change these names or add a new user. In
any case, first right-click the main window, and then either pick "Edit NAME" or "Add User". Once the
"User Details" window is shown, change the name in the top window to whatever you want, and then press "OK.". Right
click the window again and from the "User" sub-menu pick your wanted name. Next, using the right-click menu as well, you can
change the level and mode if necessary.
Once the initial set-up is done, LotaMath is ready! Click the screen to start testing! Modes, levels and users can be changed at any
time, but the session time and score will be reset. Answers are entered via the keyboard (backspace works), and you have a maximum of six
seconds to answer questions from the first five levels, and twelve for the hardest two. For more details on LotaMath operation please
refer to the explanations below.
Menu
This menu appears when you right-click on the main window.
User Details
The details window shows the user, including comments, a detailed report, and an overall level plus grade. From here you can also add
or delete users.
As an extra explanation, the Level / Grade is directly related to the score shown in the report window. Each type of question is given
a partial score, and if you get 85% or better you get full points, otherwise you get a fraction of it. Overall there are seven levels,
and a level grade from D to A+. You start out at Level 0, but it is very easy to get to Level 1. Most people should find it hard to get to
Level 5. Do note though that these scores are meant as an easy comparison tool only; the exact numbers were decided by us.
Below is a breakdown of the full points possible for each mode/level. Only whole numbers count towards the total.
| Mode | Score |
| Add 1-10 | 1 |
| Add 2-9 | 2 |
| Add 11-20 | 3 |
| Add 1-20 | 4 |
| Add 2-20 | 5 |
| Add 10-99 | 10 |
| Add 101-999 | 15 |
| Sub 1-10 | 1 |
| Sub 2-9 | 2 |
| Sub 11-20 | 3 |
| Sub 1-20 | 4 |
| Sub 2-20 | 5 |
| Sub 10-99 | 10 |
| Sub 101-999 | 15 |
| Mul 1-10 | 5 |
| Mul 2-9 | 7 |
| Mul 11-20 | 17 |
| Mul 1-20 | 15 |
| Mul 2-20 | 20 |
| Mul 10-99 | 50 |
| Mul 101-999 | 95 |
| Div 1-10 | 5 |
| Div 2-9 | 7 |
| Div 11-20 | 17 |
| Div 1-20 | 15 |
| Div 2-20 | 20 |
| Div 10-99 | 50 |
| Div 101-999 | 95 |
| Mix 1-10 | 4 |
| Mix 2-9 | 6 |
| Mix 11-20 | 15 |
| Mix 1-20 | 13 |
| Mix 2-20 | 18 |
| Mix 10-99 | 48 |
| Mix 101-999 | 90 |
| Squ 2-12 | 20 |
| Squ 13-24 | 25 |
| Squ 2-24 | 30 |
| Squ 25-50 | 40 |
| Squ 51-99 | 50 |
| Squ 2-99 | 95 |
| Squ 100-999 | 90 |
In total there are 1051 points. 10 puts you at level 1, 50 Level 2, 100 Level 3, 200 Level 4, 400 Level 5 and 800 Level 6. The grade is
calculated from how close you are to the next level; 20% is D, 50% is C, 75% is B, 97% is A and above is A+. Simple!
Options
| Division Symbol | Symbol used to signify divide. |
| Auto Advance |
Selects whether to show the next question after a short delay or after a key press. |
| Auto-End |
Sets LotaMath to show a set number of questions. |
| Confirm Quit | Sets LotaMath to confirm quit requests. |
| Transparency |
This is the degree of transparency that the main window will have when Transparent is enabled. To clarify, 90 is
very transparent, 10 is mostly solid. |
Programmers Notes
For the curious, the best I could do in testing was Level 4 C Grade. I'd be really impressed if anyone got Level 6 A+; it'd be hard
even using a calculator!
System Impact Statement
We go to great lengths to reduce system impact, but we feel that it is still important to explain here what our programs do to your
system. If you feel we are missing something, or you need further clarification, please contact us.
| Registry | LotaMath doesn't uses the registry in any way. The installer
that comes with LotaMath uses the registry only for the required un-installation data, and not at all if you use the
"Extract Only" mode or if you install as a low privilege user. |
| System Settings | LotaMath does not change any system settings. |
| Files | All of its program files are stored in the chosen installation directory, and all of its data files are stored in the
designated application data area, often "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Sinner\LotaMath". If you would
prefer that it saves in the same directory as LotaMath either run the program from a removable drive, such as a floppy of a USB drive, or
delete the "DefSet.txt" file from the LotaMath directory. These directories can be opened via the About box. |
| Network | LotaMath and its installer do not access the internet in any way, but the ReadMe does have three graphic files that
are stored on the internet. (They are not used as web-beacons, merely spacers and images for the payment processors.) |
| CPU | LotaMath does not have any CPU demanding functions. |
| Memory | LotaMath has no major memory requirements. |
History
| 1.00 | Initial Version |
| 1.9 | Sinner Computing re-align and rebuild |
Licence and Registration
Permission is given to evaluate LotaMath for a period of 30 days. After this time you are required to either register or remove LotaMath.
Permission is given for all forms of distribution, including CD compilations and Websites, providing the ZIP file is unaltered and it is
made clear that LotaMath is a Shareware program and that registration is required for continued usage. LotaMath can be registered using
PayPal. For details on the terms of our licences and of our Buy-Three-Get-All policy please refer to the
payment page.
LotaMath is a copyrighted work and thus permission is not given for you to decompile, disassemble, modify, translate, enhance or create
derivative works from this program. If you feel that you need to do any of those actions, and that those rules do not apply to you,
contact us first.
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Liability
Sinner Computing accepts no liability for this software to the maximum extent allowable by law. Installing this software is the decision
of the installer, and signifies that you agree with this liability statement. Thus, any damage/loss caused by the use of this software is
not in any way the responsibility of Sinner Computing. This includes, but is not limited to, physical damage and loss of income/time. In no
event shall the maximum liability of Sinner Computing exceed the registration fee paid by the user, if any. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such jurisdictions the liability of
Sinner Computing shall be limited to the extent permitted by law. If at any time you do not find these conditions agreeable you are required to
remove this software.
Contact
Advice/insults (on the subject of the program, not the programmer) are always welcome. To help users keep up to date we send out
newsletters whenever there is a major new version of LotaMath. To join this list simply send an
EMail with "MathADD" in the subject. To be removed from this list, write an EMail
with "MathREMOVE" in the subject. (Sinner Computing does not sell your EMail address or any other personal information to anyone.)
In addition, we have a RSS feed that is updated whenever there is a new version of any program.
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