Best way to get user number input?

Hello,

I make a chemistry project where it shoud use this to find something:
Q = mcT

What’s the best way to get user input? (m)

I tried with Gui text field but I can’t make it work.
An help?

Best regards,
-smn-

Edit:

I’m trying to mimic something like that .swf file:
http://www.speedyshare.com/ygXk5/kef6.3-nomosThermidometrias.swf

ive never done that yet, but look at this for a start