Handley Bill. Speed Math for Kids: The Fast, Fun Way To Do Basic Calculations

Wiley, 2007. — 256 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7879-8863-0.Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculationsSpeed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius--even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down the problems, you can be calling out the answers.Speed Math for Kids is all about playing with mathematics. This fun-filled book will teach you:How to multiply and divide large numbers in your head
What you can do to make addition and subtraction easy
Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals
How to quickly check answers every time you make a calculation
And much moreIf you're looking for a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating, and more, Speed Math for Kids is the book for you. With enough practice you'll go straight to the top of the class!Multiplication: Getting Started
Using a Reference Number
Numbers Above the Reference Number
Multiplying Above & Below the Reference Number
Checking Your Answers
Multiplication Using Any Reference Number
Multiplying Lower Numbers
Multiplication by 11
Multiplying Decimals
Multiplication Using Two Reference Numbers
Addition
Subtraction
Simple Division
Long Division by Factors
Standard Long Division Made Easy
Direct Long Division
Checking Answers (Division)
Fractions Made Easy
Direct Multiplication
Putting It All into Practice
Appendix A Using the Methods in the Classroom
Appendix B Working Th rough a Problem
Appendix C Learn the 13, 14 and 15 Times Tables
Appendix D Tests for Divisibility
Appendix E Keeping Count
Appendix F Plus and Minus Numbers
Appendix G Percentages
Appendix H Hints for Learning
Appendix I Estimating
Appendix J Squaring Numbers Ending in 5
Appendix K Practice Sheets