times tables, timestable parent support book for maths

Times tables- perform with timetables, parent child Perform With timestables What is it? It is a book which takes an unusual twist on learning times tables as it teaches all multiplication and division facts up to 10 x 10 using the same successful formula as our other books - the over-learning principle. First published in May 2008 it has produced amazing results in its initial trials, and exceeded all expectations Multiplication and division Uses the 'over-learning- principle as used in the other books Produces exciting results Does it work? The pre-publication trials showed that the book was successful where many other methods had failed. Those individuals that have worked through the book have increased their skills with multiplication and division, with a major positive impact on other areas of their maths. Its success has meant that it is fast becoming one of our most popular books. Increases ability to multiply and divide Aids development of other maths skills Has proved to be successful where other methods have failed Why does the book work so well? Firstly, it links all multiplication facts with the corresponding division facts. So whenever 7 x 6 = 42 or 6 x 7 = 42 is mentioned, 42 ?? 7 = 6 and 42 ?? 6 = 7 will also be practiced. We believe that it's vital to link multiplication to division, and that it aids memory and understanding to do so. Secondly, and most importantly, the order which the facts are introduced differs from the usual sequence. Students are normally taught to learn their times-tables facts starting with the x2 table, moving on to x10 and x5. This is often followed by x3, x4, x6 and x9 before finally x8 and x7 are learnt. However, many students struggle to keep pace with the new facts which are introduced, and don't have the necessary repetition with the reinforcement they need. This traditional method often presents too many unknown facts in one go. Our book takes an unusual twist to remedy this issue. Linkage of multiplication to division Formation of an understanding of the two proces