VTech Math Lab Owner's Manual

A Guide to Using

Math Lab™

Dear Parent:Dear Parent:

Dear Parent:

Dear Parent:Dear Parent:

You know how important learning is to your child’s future. No matter what path
your child chooses in life, learning fundamental skills provides the building blocks
for future success. A solid foundation is absolutely essential.

That is why VTech® designed the
line of learning products focus on one of three key subject areas - Reading, Math
or Language. VTech®’s multi-sensory approach to diverse learning styles
(incorporating auditory, visual and tactile stimulation) reinforces and complements
the subject matter your child is learning, or will learn, in school. The
of Learning™of Learning™

of Learning™ system provides your child with interactive toys that stimulate, engage,

of Learning™of Learning™
and reward your child in productive play.

Above all, VTech® puts FUN into fundamentals! Children think they’re playing, but
they’re actually learning. So their confidence grows, their self-esteem grows and
their appetite for learning grows, too.

As a parent, you take the most critical role in establishing an active learning
environment. We encourage you to participate in the
system together with your child. You’ll see first hand the progress your child is
making. Have fun!

For 25 years, millions of parents, just like you, have trusted VTech® with the most
important job in the world, helping their children learn and grow. As your child
grows, count on VTech® to be there with fun, innovative, learning toys to help your
child do his or her best every step of the way.

We thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility of helping prepare your
child for his or her future successes. We look forward to developing your child’s
fundamental skills further while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

FUNdamentals of Learning™ system. This integrated

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

FUNdamentalsFUNdamentals

FUNdamentals

FUNdamentalsFUNdamentals

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

FUNdamentals of Learning™

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech®

To learn more about the
toys, visit www.vtechkids.com.

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

FUNdamentals of Learning™ system and other VTech®

FUNdamentals of Learning™FUNdamentals of Learning™

1

Math Lab™

“Gear up!”

LCD SCREEN

ACTIVITY
SELECTOR

4 FRACTION
BUTTONS

ERASE BUTTON

TIMER BUTTON

NUMBER BUTTON

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. To begin play, press the
You will hear a short tune followed by “Gear up!”

ON/OFFON/OFF

ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.

ON/OFFON/OFF

ON/OFF BUTTON

TURN KNOB

ADDITION
SIGN

PUSH KNOB

SUBTRACTION
SIGN

PULL KNOB

MULTIPLICATION
BUTTON

ENTER BUTTON

2. Slide the activity selector left or right to select one of the
ten activities. A friendly voice will guide you through each
of the following activities:

1. Counting1. Counting

1. Counting

1. Counting1. Counting

2. Number Patterns2. Number Patterns

2. Number Patterns

2. Number Patterns2. Number Patterns

3. Addition3. Addition

3. Addition

3. Addition3. Addition

4. Subtraction4. Subtraction

4. Subtraction

4. Subtraction4. Subtraction

5. Multiplication5. Multiplication

5. Multiplication

5. Multiplication5. Multiplication

6. Missing Sign6. Missing Sign

6. Missing Sign

6. Missing Sign6. Missing Sign

7. Target Number7. Target Number

7. Target Number

7. Target Number7. Target Number

8. Fractions8. Fractions

8. Fractions

8. Fractions8. Fractions

9. Time9. Time

9. Time

9. Time9. Time

10. Memory Challenge10. Memory Challenge

10. Memory Challenge

10. Memory Challenge10. Memory Challenge

2

“Bye - bye.”

“Pick a level!”

3. To turn the unit OFF, press the

ON/OFFON/OFF

ON/OFF button again. You

ON/OFFON/OFF

will hear a short tune followed by “Bye-bye.”

4. Use the
before the

ERASEERASE

ERASE button to delete any answers inputted

ERASEERASE

ENTERENTER

ENTER button has been pressed. Use the

ENTERENTER

button to confirm all answers.

5. In each activity, you will be asked to pick a level. You can
enter the numbers 1, 2 or 3 to choose the level. You can
also use the twisting knob. Once the level you want is
highlighted, press the

ENTERENTER

ENTER button to select it.

ENTERENTER

6. The unit will automatically go into Normal Mode. In this
mode, once you have successfully answered 10 questions
in a round, you will advance to the next level.

7. If you wish to enter the Timer Mode, press the
at any time. While in the Timer Mode, you will hear “4,3,2,1,
Ready, go!” There are 3 different grades in the TIMER mode
and you will advance to the next grade after you complete
a round. Each round consists of 10 questions. Your time to
complete each round will be recorded and displayed. If a
round is completed faster than the previous one, you have
made a new record and this time will be displayed. You
will advance to the next grade once you answer all the
questions in the round correctly. The higher the grade
and the faster you complete a round, the shorter your
time will be to complete the next round. Once you have
completed the third grade, you may choose to play again.
While in TIMER Mode, you may choose to play different
activities but in order to return into Normal Mode, you
must press the

TIMERTIMER

TIMER button.

TIMERTIMER

8. Each of the knobs located on the right-hand side of the
unit perform a specific mathematical function. The count
knob represents “counting”, the push knob represents
“addition (+)”, the pull knob represents “subtraction (-)”
and the push button represents “multiplication (x).”

ENTERENTER

ENTER

ENTERENTER

TIMERTIMER

TIMER button

TIMERTIMER

3

MATH LAB™ ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1 - COUNTING

This activity develops your child’s understanding of numbers, and by adding more
objects, these numbers represent the concept of counting. Your child will be
asked to count the number of objects he or she sees on the LCD screen.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - Counting helps to show your child the basic

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
concept of adding one by one in order to find the total number in a collection. This
foundation allows children to begin the basic understanding of number usage in
addition and subtraction.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slide the activity selector to “Counting.” You will hear a
short tune and a friendly voice will say “Pick a level.”

2. After selecting a level, you will hear the level repeated
followed by “Count the dots.” In this activity, all answers
need to be inputted from left to right.

3. In Level 1, the square animations on the LCD screen will
flash and the unit will repeat the number of squares
displayed. You will hear “Input your answer.” If you
answer correctly, you will hear “You’ve got it!” You will
then advance to the next question. You have three chances
to answer each question, but if you answer incorrectly on
your third try, you will hear an incorrect sound effect
and the answer will be shown.

4. In Level 2, count and enter the number of dots arranged
in a shape shown on the LCD screen.

5. In Level 3, count and enter the number of dots arranged
as an object shown on the LCD screen.

6. If you answer correctly in Levels 2 and 3, you will hear
“You’ve got it!” If you answer incorrectly, you will hear
“Oops, try again” and you will be able to answer again. If
you answer incorrectly on your third try, you will hear an
incorrect sound effect and the unit will count the dots.
You will hear “This is the answer” and the answer will be
shown on the LCD screen.

4

MATH LAB™ ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2 - NUMBER PATTERNS

This activity develops your child’s number patterning skills. It will present your
child with number patterns and ask your child to find the next number within the
pattern presented.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - Number Patterns helps to show your child that

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
numbers follow a certain pattern. It allows him or her to identify and work with
patterns in the number system. Number patterns serve as the basis for
multiplication and division.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slide the activity selector to “Number Patterns.” You will
hear a short tune and a friendly voice will say “Pick a
level.” In this activity, all answers need to be inputted
from left to right.

2. You will be shown a set of numbers and you must figure
out what the number pattern is between the three
numbers.

3. You will need to input the missing number from the pattern.
Your answer will be repeated and if you answer correctly,
you will hear “You’ve got it!” You will then advance to the
next question. If you answer incorrectly, you will hear
“Oops, try again” and you will be able to enter your answer
again. If you answer incorrectly on your third try, you
will hear an incorrect sound effect followed by “This is
the answer.” The answer will be shown on the LCD screen
and it will also be repeated.

5