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This blog will no longer be updated. Visit me at my new site to see what I'm currently working on.

Multiplication Master version 2 is coming

I've already begun planning for version 2 of Multiplication Master. I intend to make a few changes to the program. The biggest of these will be the addition of achievement badges. I intend to put in the following badges:

• Bronze Badge - 100 points
• Silver Badge - 500 points
• Gold Badge - 1000 points
• Platinum Badge - 5000 points
• Diamond Badge - 10000 points

The badges will give my users an additional incentive to keep using the program. I also intend to increase the number of videos shown from 50 to 100. More information about the next version of Multiplication Master will be provided closer to the release date which at this stage is expected to be by the end of April.

Multiplication Master now on Simtel

Multiplication Master has been accepted on Simtel. It has also been submitted to 30 other software download sites. This will ensure that it is widely available for download.

Multiplication Master Minor Update Tonight

Multiplication Master will receive a minor update tonight bringing the program up to version 1.01. The only change in this update will be to change the webpage displayed when opening the program. At present a blank page is displayed. The update will change this to the help page.

Multiplication Master

I originally wrote Multiplication Master for my children over a decade ago to assist them with learning their times tables. The source code for this program was unfortunately lost sometime over the past decade. Given that I have an 8 year old who is currently learning his times tables I decided that now was the perfect time to resurrect this project. After much hard work I have completed version 1.0 of the new Multiplication Master.

This program will quiz your child with randomly generated sums from their times tables. As a reward every 20 correct answers a video is shown. My son loves using this program as he enjoys working towards attaining the next video. I'm certain that other children will enjoy this program as much as my son does. I'm releasing Multiplication Master as Donationware. Multiplication Master can be downloaded here.

Welcome to Brandon Whitton Software

Welcome to my blog. By way of introduction, my name is Brandon Whitton and I am a 36 year old indie software developer. I have been programming intermittently as a hobby for over a decade. I aim to produce good quality software that appeals to a wide audience. I intend to release all future software through this blog. Check back frequently and read about my progress in my various projects.