| Application | Commentary |
|---|---|
| This application makes use of simple arithmetic in order to actively engage the user in both learning traveling and what some countries have to offer. Also, the user learns a little about economics in the conversion of US currency to foreign currency. The names of the countries, the US flag, and the background graphic all passively convey the theme of the application, while commentary actively tell the user how to use the application, as well as providing information about the countries available for currrency conversion. | |
| The mathematics involved in this application are very simple. A little arithmetic and some thought are all that were needed to figure out how to convert currency values. | |
| The art in this application is also very simple. A map and a compass background provide visual clues as to what this application involves. | |
| The programming for this application was also pretty simple. The converter has a case break structure that allows each button an assigned conversion and specific input and output boxes. The commentary has a few lines of code that assign random values with each phrase in an array, and then display each phrase when prompted with the click of a mouse. | |