Tutorial 3: Create a Math Quiz

In this tutorial, you build a timed math quiz game, where the player must answer four random arithmetic problems within a specified time. You learn how to:

• Generate random numbers using the Random class.

• Trigger events using a Timer control.

• Control program flow using if else statements.

• Perform basic arithmetic operations.

When you finish, your program will look like the following picture.

Game that you create in this tutorial

Note

In this tutorial, both Visual C# and Visual Basic are covered, so focus on information specific to the programming language that you're using.

Related Topics

Title	Description
Step 1: Create a Project and Add Labels to Your Form	Begin by creating the project, changing properties, and adding Label controls.
Step 2: Create a Random Addition Problem	Create an addition problem that generates random numbers using the Random class.
Step 3: Add a Countdown Timer	Add a countdown timer so that the quiz can be timed.
Step 4: Add the CheckTheAnswer() Method	Add a method to check for correct answers.
Step 5: Add Enter Event Handlers for the NumericUpDown Controls	Add event handlers to make your program easier to use.
Step 6: Add a Subtraction Problem	Add a subtraction problem that generates random numbers. Check for correct answers and use the timer.
Step 7: Add Multiplication and Division Problems	Add multiplication and division problems that generate random numbers. Check for correct answers and use the timer.
Step 8: Try Other Features	Try other features, such as changing colors and adding a hint.