The Stadiometer Game - Learn and Practice Reading a Stadiometer

Instructions:

• With this game you can learn and practice how to read measurements on a stadiometer.
• The game can be played using either an imperial (inch) scale or a metric scale. Numbers on the left side of the ruler on the height rod are inches and on the right centimeters and millimeters.
• The game can be played using either a mouse or a touchscreen.
• Press the Play Game button to begin playing the game.
• A measurement to select will appear.
• Using your mouse or finger, click or tap and hold the reading window, then move it up or down until it aligns with the correct marking. You can also use the wheel of your mouse.
• If you can't hit the exact spot, use the minus and plus buttons to adjust the stadiometer.
• When you believe you have the correct answer, click or tap the "Submit Answer" button.
• You will earn points for each correct answer. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar.
• Points are awarded based on the following table.

  Level	Time Limit	Points
  1	40 seconds	10
  2	36 seconds	20
  3	32 seconds	30
  4	28 seconds	40
  5	24 seconds	50
  6	20 seconds	60
  7	16 seconds	70
  8	12 seconds	80
  9	8 seconds	90
  10	4 seconds	100

• For every 5 correct measurements, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is displayed in the Results Bar.
• The timer is displayed to the right of the score in the Results Bar. As time passes, the timer bar will gradually shorten.
• If you have not selected the correct measurement before the time runs out, you will receive a strike. After three strikes, the game is over. The number of strikes is displayed on the right side of the Results Bar.
• Click the Settings button to customize your game preferences.
  • Timer: The default setting is On. Select Off to have unlimited time to submit your answer.
  • Sounds: The default setting is On. Select Off to mute all game sounds.
  • Unit: The default setting is "Inch". You can also choose "Metric".
  • Question Type: When you have selected Inch as your unit, there are two individual question type settings: "Inches" and "Feet and Inches". When "Inches" is selected, questions will includes ONLY inches. When "Feet and Inches" is selected, questions will include feet and inches. The default setting is "Both". This setting includes questions in both of the formats mentioned earlier.
    
    When you have selected Metric as your unit, there are two individual question type settings: "Centimeters" and "Meters and Centimeters". When "Centimeters" is selected, questions will include ONLY centimeters. When "Meters and Centimeters" is selected, questions will include meters and centimeters. The default setting is "Both". This setting includes questions in both of the formats mentioned earlier.
  • Fractions: The default setting is Yes. In "Inch" mode, questions will include fractions, and in "Metric" mode, questions will include millimeters. When No is selected, there will be no fractions nor millimeters in questions.
  • Mode: The default setting is "Find". You can also select "Type". In Type mode, numbers appear below the stadiometer, and you enter the correct answer by clicking these numbers or using your keyboard. Once you've entered your answer, click "Submit Answer" or push "Enter" key.
  • The current settings are always displayed in the top-left corner of the stadiometer.
  • The settings you have selected are stored in your browser for the duration of your session. You can refresh your browser to start a new game, but if you close it, the settings will reset to default the next time you visit the game.