Our Math CD-ROM Makes Math fun for kids, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers!

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Our Marvelous CD-ROM Teaches Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Probability, Numbers, and Topology

1. Numbers Fractions, percent, square roots, imaginary and perfect numbers, paradoxes, and more... 2. Algebra Algebra rules and regulations, solving equations and plotting them, mathematical Chaos, and more... 3. Topology Coloring maps, trip planning, the Mobius strip, pancake cutting, and more...

4. Geometry Euclid and the rules of Geometry, circles and pi, Pythagoras' law, triangles and more... 5.Probability How to wager and win, monkeys type Shakespeare, baseball batting averages, and more... 6. Trigonometry Trig and music, surveying, navigation, the size of the Earth and moon, and more...

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         On this page you'll learn how our CD-ROM is guaranteed to make math amusing, simple, and engaging for yourself and your children or students (ages 10-14, grades 4-8) .
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All on Our CD-ROM
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What's in our math CD-ROM
Solid Gold Gnarly Math

How to download free examples from the CD-ROM
Who will enjoy it.
Why kids will love it.
How parents and homeschoolers can use it.
Why it's invaluable to teachers.
How to order our CD-ROM Solid Gold Gnarly Math.

In the two columns below you'll find comments from buyers of our CD-ROM Solid Gold Gnarly Math, and a further description of its usefulness -- and its guarantee.

We've been offering
Solid Gold Gnarly Math
since early 1998. Here are abbreviated comments from some of the folks who have bought the program. (Notice that, though Gnarly Math is aimed at children ages 10 to 14, some of our buyers have found it useful to kids as young as 6 and as old as 18.)
"Solid Gold Gnarly Math offers hours and hours of fascinating math entertainment. I've explored it with both my 11- and 18-year-old kids, and we all love it. There are so many puzzles, games, experiments, and even music, to play with, we haven't found all there is to do yet. I highly recommend Gnarly Math for anyone who loves math and for anyone who is intimidated by it too. This software proves math is fun!" Carol N., (Homeschool mother of two.)
"My kids love it! Even the one bored in math. ... after several days of using Solid Gold Gnarly Math she was excited again and was feeling a sense of 'getting it', and the proof was in her work... My oldest loves it as a supplement to Saxon Math..." Shawnda M. (Homeschool mother of three.)
"I have used the CD projected [onto a screen in class] on a number of occasions and found it has gone down very well ... children understand and enjoy math much more when they are able to see things working. They liked the colors and the younger ones, in particular, are captivated by it." Morag H. (Secondary School Math Teacher)
"It seems really fun, and a great way to learn math. Thanks! I particularly liked taking the tours, and studying Topology and Chance." Jessie B., age 12, Richardson, TX
"I really like your new Gnarly Math CD because I like its games."
Sarah F., age 7, Seattle, WA
"Gnarly Math is a masterpiece of computer-assisted math education, appealing to a wide range of interests and capabilities ---- simple enough for the younger users and yet containing sophisticated subjects presented imaginatively" Walt B., Los Angeles, CA, (Grandfather)
" One of Gnarly Math's chief attractions seems to be that my 6-year-old son and I can work on it together and be equally challenged by it! Interesting insight into the educational process.." Dr. Isobel C., Parwich, England
" My 11 year old son loves the program. We have several different math programs for the computer and he usually will choose Gnarly Math over the others. I like the 'straightforwardness' of Gnarly Math... you don't assume kids need math 'packaged' as some sort of fancy sugar-coated game (like sneaking veggies in a dessert!). Instead, you really show that math itself is fun and interesting....just kinda playing around with numbers! The one thing I did notice is that it took my son a bit longer with Gnarly Math to get used to the format. It wasn't very clear to him at first how to move around to the different areas. Thanks for the great learning tool!" Kim G., Davison, MI

(I should note that the latest version of Gnarly Math starts with an overview that would have helped Ms. G's son find his way around. But when we offered to replace her old version with the new one -- for free -- she replied, "My children have decided to keep the version we have. They use it and love it and are not ready to change yet!")

Our Educational CD-ROM
Solid Gold Gnarly Mathis the only CD-ROM that covers six branches of math: algebra, geometry, trig, probability, numbers, and topology.
     We guarantee it will:
Provide your kids with a head-start in mastering math, improving SAT scores, and enhancing analytical thinking -- skills that will advance their chances of finding an interesting job and leading a fascinating life,
Show your kids (and yourself) that math can be fun,
Refresh your own math, and
Improve your math teaching skills.

     And we're so confident that Gnarly Math will help you and your children learn and enjoy math that we offer it with a 5-year, Unconditional Money-back Guarantee.
     You may be thinking, "Do I truly want to gamble that this math CD-ROM will do all the things you promise?" But our guarantee means it's no gamble at all. If you don't like it, for any reason at all, you get your money back, no questions asked. Click HERE and order right now. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
     Still not convinced? That's understandable. It's hard to know who to trust on the web. We've mentioned we've been around for ten years -- since early 1998. And our newsletter is in its ninth year of publication.
     But please take a few minutes to learn more about us and our products. Just click here to download a sample from the CD-ROM. It'll give you examples of fun math.
     Or click the buttons below, (they're the same as those shown above, and are repeated for your convenience) and find out

What's in our math CD-ROM

Who will enjoy our math CD-ROM
Why kids will love it.
How parents and homeschoolers can use it.
Why it's invaluable to teachers.
How to order Gnarly Math.

Here are some sample illustrations from our CD-ROM.

     If you'd like to ask me, personally, a question about how to make math more enjoyable, or about anything you see on this site, you can send it simply by clicking here.
     Thanks very much for taking the time to hear me wax poetic about mathematics. I hope you've ordered our CD-ROM or The Historical, Humorous Math newspaper, have subscribed to our free newsletter, and have found that the links, book reviews, teacher ideas, and so on gave you new ideas and insights about mathematics, and tempted you to look at many other things as well. We plan to add to these pages from time to time, so you may want to bookmark this home page, or make it one of your Favorites.
Sincerely,      P.S. Remember -- you can't lose: We're so sure our CD-ROM Gnarly Math will refresh your own math skills and fascinate you and your kids, that we offer it with a 5-year moneyback guarantee. So click here and order it right now. How else will you and your kids begin to enjoy Math, and appreciate its beauty and importance?
     P.P.S. You may want to band together with other parents, teachers, or homeschoolers to take advantage of our new discount for purchases of 5 or more CD-ROM's at a special price. Click here now to learn about it.

Now let me suggest what you parents, teachers, kids, and adults should be looking for if you're worried about, or dislike math.
Parents (with children ages 10-14):
Brush up on your own Math.
Has it been years since you studied math?
Are you sometimes stymied
when you're helping your kids with their math homework?
Are your children about to take pre-Algebra, or Geometry,
or some other subject you're unsure about?
Do you have a touch of Math Phobia,
and don't want to pass it on to your children?
     Then you can use:

A review of fractions, percentage, and square roots.
A lesson on the Rules of Algebra, and some examples to work on and solve.
A re-introduction to Euclid's lovely and logical treatment of Geometry.
Some practice in plotting Algebraic equations on graph paper.
A reminder of what pi is, and what it has to do with circles.
Some help on figuring the likelihood that you'll throw a seven when you roll two dice -- and a general review of probability.
An easy proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and lots of practice using it in carpentry, navigation, and such things.
Some lessons on Trigonometry, which is a surprisingly simple subject with many interesting uses in astronomy, surveying, and even music!
     Parents, our CD-ROM is guaranteed to enhance your math abilities. If you're not happy for any reason, we'll refund your entire purchase price, including shipping. So click the "To Order Gnarly Math" button and your math'll be better starting next week! Or click one of the other three buttons to learn more about our CD-ROM.
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Parents, Grandparents, and Homeschoolers:
Get your Kids Interested in Math.
Are your kids or grandkids "turned off" by math?
Do they think it's dull, or useless?
Or are they very bright, and ahead of their classmates?
Maybe they like math, but are bored with the way it's being taught?
     Then you need to find things that will help them first enjoy and then master the math they'll need to get good SAT scores. Our CD-ROM Solid Gold Gnarly Math is guaranteed to do just that for children ages 10 to 14. Please click here and order it now. Or keep reading to learn more...
     Math's essential to let your children enter a profession (and be a Doctor, Physicist, Computer programmer, Engineer, Pilot, Nurse, Archaeologist, Teacher, etc.) or be a skilled tradesman (Carpenter, Auto mechanic, Surveyor, Contractor, Machinist, etc.).
With our CD-ROM, you'll be able to:

Find special subjects tailored to appeal to each child personally.
Brush up on your own math, so as to be better able to help your youngsters.
Get them started on math topics they haven't learned about yet - - including Trig, Geometry, Algebra, Topology, Probability, and Numbers.
Give them a lot of practice finding easy solutions to interesting problems.
Combine their serious math with games, puzzles, optical illusions, and magic tricks.
Let them learn math by performing experiments in a Math Lab.
Have them practice their addition and multiplication tables, review fractions and percentages, and learn a neat way of taking a square root.
Show them how to plot equations, and let them plot any equation they can think of.
Let them see how teen-age mathematicians have recently learned some surprising things.
Teach them about exponents, imaginary numbers, and the famous circular constant pi.
     Help your kids first enjoy and then master the material they'll need to get good grades in math. Our CD-ROM Solid Gold Gnarly Math will do just that. You may be thinking, "Do I really want to gamble $29.95 on a math CD?" But it's no gamble: if you're dissatisfied for any reason in the next five years, return it and get your money back! Please click the "Order" button below and a copy will be on your computer in the next week!
     Or click one of the other three buttons to learn more about Gnarly Math.
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Teachers (Grades 4-8):
Inspire your children! Would you like to get your students fascinated with math?
Do they complain, "We'll never use that stuff!!"
Do they think math is boring and tedious?
Could you use new math teaching ideas?
     You can add excitement to your math classes by finding ways to:

Show your students how to plan a trip or cut pancakes using Topology--a subject they'll love, though it's likely never to be useful to them.
Teach them how to figure the likelihood that two kids in your class -- or in any group -- will have the same birthday.
Show them some paradoxes -- like the one that proves you can never catch up if you're in a race with a turtle!
Tell them about Flatspace, a world that has only two dimensions.
Give them an introduction to Mathematical Chaos, where the flapping of a butterfly's wings in China may cause a tornado in Texas.
Teach them about non-decimal number systems, which are right now being used by the computer whose screen you're staring at.
Give them examples of the use of math in many jobs, from Carpentry to Search and Rescue to Astronomy.
Have them learn the Pythagorean Theorem, and use it to figure how many miles they can see when they're 10, or 50, or 500 feet above ground.
Teach them how to do simple arithmetic very quickly.
Let them learn some Trigonometry (a very simple subject), and see how it's used in mapping, astronomy, and navigation.
     Teachers, Solid Gold Gnarly Math will let you use any or all of the above topics to intrigue your students. And you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain: it comes with a five-year moneyback guarantee! Just click the "Order" button to buy our CD and captivate your kids starting right away!
     Or click one of the other three buttons to learn more about our CD-ROM.
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Kids: Does math turn you off? Do you find it bor-ring?
Do you figure you'll never use it?
Or do you like it, and want to learn some advanced stuff?
     You'll be surprised to find..

You can make a mathematical strip of paper that has only one edge and one side.
A monkey might type the book Tom Sawyer, if you gave him a chance.
An airline pilot needs math when he plans his compass heading to adjust for a crazy side wind.
Games in which you must think and plan ahead can help you with math.
A doughnut is exactly the same shape as a needle, or a coffee cup.
You can learn math by doing neat experiments in a Math Lab.
When playing games that depend on flipping coins or throwing dice, your chance of winning is much better if you know some math.
Math has a lot to do with music -- for example in choosing the chords you use when playing a guitar or piano.
     Kids: Why not ask your Mom or Dad to have a look at this page, and maybe buy you a copy of Solid Gold Gnarly Math. Get them to click the "To Order Gnarly Math" button below, and in a week or so you can be trying out all the cool stuff described above! And remind them they can't lose: the CD comes with a five-year moneyback guarantee, so if you don't enjoy it, we'll return their payment!
     Or click one of the other three buttons to learn more about our CD.
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Adults who hate Math, or love Math:
Math haters.

Are you uncomfortable when it's time to figure the tip in a restaurant?
Would you like to be sure you get the right change in a supermarket?
Does your employer expect you to understand some math that's beyond you?
     If you find math difficult, you might look for:

Shortcuts and approximations to be used in everyday life situations - - for example, in figuring how much to tip, or in balancing your checkbook.
Easy ways to compute with fractions and percentages.
Simple introductions to Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics.
Help on computing areas and volumes.
     If you have a math phobia, we guarantee you'll learn a lot from Solid Gold Gnarly Math. Please click here, and before you know it you'll be enjoying the subject.
Math lovers.
How about taking a nostalgic journey through the subject?
Do you wonder what's new in math since you studied it?
Would you like to tackle some subjects you never heard of in school?
     If you liked math, you might look for:

The story about two teen-agers who recently rediscovered a theorem Euclid had never noticed!
An introduction to Topology, which (for example) teaches you how many colors you need to paint a map on a surface that has 5 holes in it.
A refresher on the basics of Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Probability.
Mathematical paradoxes - - for example, the proof that the number of whole numbers (integers) is the same as the number of fractions, or that a short line has the same number of points as a longer line.
A waterwheel which illustrates the workings of Mathematical Chaos, and which you can experiment with.
     Whether you love or hate math, we guarantee you'll learn a lot from Solid Gold Gnarly Math. Please click the Order button below, and before you know it you'll be remembering how neat math used to be -- guaranteed, or your money back! Or click one of the other three buttons to learn more about Gnarly Math

     And here are ratings we've received from three organizations devoted to finding worthwhile children's software.
Children's Software Review, says
Rating: 3.7 out of 5.
"Teaches: math: geometry, algebra, trigonometry, probability
Recently updated, this program offers rich content and ideas, but suffers from crude graphics and narration. Still, it goes a long way in showing how math is used in everyday life. Concepts are broken down into manageable parts and delivered via text, narration and interactive animation. There are games and puzzles, math labs, guided tours of main concepts and more. The program, despite its faults, is a good resource for teachers. Kids will be turned off by the program's look and feel, but teachers can use it to illustrate mathematical ideas and to borrow activities and experiments that will work nicely in the classroom."

The ABC's of Parenting website provided websurfers with reviews and ratings of the absolutely best websites of interest to families and parents-to-be. However, it seems to have disappeared, and I can no longer find it on the web. The review they provided said:
3 Stars.
"This CD-ROM offers mathematical magic, games, and a Math Lab, where the student can figure out math for himself by experimenting."

Superkids Educational Software Review tests and rates educational programs of all kinds. Look at this review to see some severe criticism of Gnarly Math.
3.4 out of 5.
"Although our testers were generally intrigued by the math problems, those on the younger end of the age-spectrum thought that most were too difficult. The puzzles section, which includes optical illusions, card tricks, and the like, and the labs section, with math trivia and tips were generally well-liked by our testers."
     We found parts of this review frivolous or wrong. They objected to our asking for the first and last names of students, though of course the names supplied can be nicknames--we only use the name to identify the user. And the review stated that replies to problems were called incorrect if the answers were not in an exactly prescribed format. We have not been able to find examples of such behavior in Gnarly Math, and Superkids could not point to specific examples. We suspect the testers actually gave wrong answers without realizing it.

     We hope all you parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and kids have learned something about fun math, have perhaps ordered our math CD-ROM or the Complete Gnarly Gnews, and have subscribed to our free math newsletter!
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Show your kids and students that math is entertaining, simple, and engrossing!Guaranteed!

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Show your kids and students that math is entertaining, simple, and engrossing!
Guaranteed!