Product Description
Math War is an exciting way for children to learn simple addition and subtraction equations while having fun. Players take turns laying down cards and giving the answer to the problem on their card. The highest correct answer takes the trick. ... Read more

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Great Little Game for Teaching Simple Addition and Subtraction
My daughter, who has just turned four, was immediately excited when we opened this pack of cards. She's recently developed an intense interest in math, and we've been trying to find toys and games that would support in her new-found interest in a constructive way. This little game is a perfect learning tool, with the added excitement of being a mildly competitive luck-based game.

The cards only contain single digit numbers and the winning or losing answer is never greater than a value of 10. This is perfect for the beginner level that she is at. We also bought her an abacus recently and that's proved to be a perfect compliment to understanding these cards. She joyfully works out her answers with the abacus, and the abacus assists her in getting the correct answer every time.

The premise of the game is a familiar one to most, and the rounds end so quickly that there are plenty of opportunities for each player to score a luck-based win. Considering the learning-based premise of it, I think that's important. I want her knowledge and understanding to increase, not for her to feel it's something that has a 'failure' stigma attached. Of course, the gameplay is slowed by her need to perform calculation, but I predict that over time she will begin to recognize similarities in the problems and be able to solve them without the aid of the abacus - that is, if she doesn't simply memorize the problems and corresponding answers first.

As an added bonus, the company (School Zone) who manufactures these cards does so in the USA, a rarity these days, but this pleases me as we've been trying to avoid products manufactured by slave labor in third world countries. The cards themselves are attractive enough, with happy little children adorning each. And, of course, the price is right.

I'd highly recommend these to anyone with youngsters developing an interest in mathematics.

Great Game
This is a great game.My 7 year old likes it.It is a big help with this times tables.

Does the job, the kids love it.
I bought these to use as an assessment tool and practice for my students. It showed me that they needed more work than I had expected on their basic addition and subtraction facts with numbers up to 9, and has helped me measure their progress after each week of instruction. Plus they enjoy playing it, and ask to use it during free time sometimes. The cards are nice and big and sturdy, easy to handle. For the price, this can't be beat.

Love it!Great Learning Tool
Love this. It is great fun!My son, 7 plays with his sister 4.My son knows them all so he helps her but it is good review for him too. ... Read more

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Contemporary's Number Power Series is the first choice for those who want to develop and improve their math skills! Every Number Power book targets a particular set of math skills with straightforward explanations, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction, real-life examples, and extensive reinforcement exercises. Use these texts across the full scope of the basic math curriculum, from whole numbers to pre-algebra and geometry.Number Power 1: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division features essential skills using all four basic math operations and whole numbers. ... Read more

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Hooked on Math Addition and Subtraction begins kids grade: 1st-2nd, grade Ages: 6-7 with basic addition and subtraction and progresses to carrying and borrowing larger numbers. With clever games like Space Bingo(tm) that use play money and game pieces, kids have a fun way to reinforce the key math concepts learned.

Hooked on Math Addition and Subtraction includes:

* 2 workbooks
* 2 audio CDs
* 4 sets of flash cards
* Play money
* Game pieces
* Progress posters and stickers
* Parent's guide

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Good Buy
Whether you're homeschooling or just need some extra help for after school, this is the book for you!

Not impressed.
My son absolutely loved the "Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read" program.When we saw this in the store, he asked to put it on his Christmas list (2006).We got it for him and started it in Jan 2007--he was SO excited.He was in kindergarten and having a hard time grasping addition, so we thought this might be the answer (because we had incredible success with the Learn to Read program).

We followed this program for about 4 months (2-3 times per week)--but we often had to repeat lessons as he simply wasn't retaining the information.He was beyond frustrated and began to tell us he hated math.He is a very hands-on learner and this simply wasn't a good program for him.I thought there would be lots of manipulatives; there aren't.I thought the worksheets would be fun, or at least engaging; they weren't.

I didn't want him to memorize facts--I wanted a true understanding of *why* 7+8=15.I didn't want him to have to "count on" using his hands (or a dinosaur's tail, as in the program)--I wanted him to have strong "mental math" skills.

I strongly encourage people to look for programs that go beyond rote memory--and there are plenty out there.Singapore math, Miquon, and RightStart are just a few.Now, less than a year later, my 6.5 year old is adding 2-digit numbers mentally, 4-digit numbers on paper, multiplying 2's through 5's, adding fractions, and much more...thanks to a simple change in strategy (lots of manipulatives!).

Audio CD is TOO Fast!
I am a big fan of the Hooked on Phonics program. The audio cd's were just at the right speed for a child just learning to read. The workbook was wonderful. The sticker chart makes it exciting for my son to see what he have accomplished. It is a must for beginning readers.

Unfortunately, I can't say I am as impressed with the Hooked on Math program. The Audio CD is TOO fast that I don't even use them anymore.

The program includes flashcards, sticker chart, workbook and several other items to help your child visualize addition, subtraction etc. Overall, it's an okay program. Unless, you have a child who have a photographic memory expect not to use the Audio Cd.

Hooked on Math: Addition And Subtraction: Ages 6-7, 1st to 2nd Grade (Hooked on)
My five-year old boy loves to follow the CD and follow the instruction. He can do some addition in mind already. ... Read more

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Packed with surefire learning strategies and dozens of practice pages to sharpen computational fluency, this book provides teachers with everything they need to help students master the 200 addition and subtraction facts that lay the groundwork for building proficiency and speed in problem solving.

Veteran teacher Richard Piccirilli guides teachers through five steps to teaching for math-fact mastery. These steps help students

1. Develop a concrete understanding of multiplication and division

2. Use strategies that make learning facts easier and less stressful

3. Practice the procedures and strategies

4. Do meaningful drill exercises to ensure automatic recall

5. Test for mastery so that teachers can pinpoint areas for reteachingFor use with Grades 1Ð3. ... Read more

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school stuff
This will be a good tool to use in reviewing facts with my 3rd graders. I like the format and activity suggestions to teach each fact table. I think I'll get the multiplication/division book too. ... Read more

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Most grade-school workbooks try to cover the full range of topics in one workbook, and as a result do not dedicate enough pages to important mathematical concepts. Kumon's research has found, however, that children find learning easier when they tackle one skill set at a time. With these findings in mind, we designed our newest line of workbooks to help children with one particular mathematical skill set per book. ... Read more

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Great Repetitive Review
We use Kumon workbooks throughout our home school curriculum.I started using Kumon for supplemental learning while my youngest student was in public school.We also participated in the Kumon program at a Kumon Learning Center.When I discovered the Kumon workbooks, I dropped the Kumon program at the center, and used these books at home.It's a way cheaper alternative to implementing the "Kumon Method" for families, especially during these tough economic times.

My daughter loves math.And what Kumon has done with their math program is nothing short of extraordinary.Kumon believes that you start at a level your child is well versed in, and then build slowly from there.And it really works.My third grader already knows multiplication, but this really gives my student a chance review addition and subtraction very well.

Kumon helps build confidence in math, and that's what appeals to me as an educator and parent most.Kumon is also flexible.You could use it to supplement your student's math program when they come home from school, or you could use it to enhance their home school curriculum.

One of the best recommendations for Kumon really comes from my student.We've been home schooling for three years now, and I asked my student what math curriculum she prefers the most.She said, "I'd have to say Kumon."When I asked her why, she replied, "Because it makes math easy."

So, there you go!:-)

Great everyday workbook
This workbook is great for practice.My son actually used to be a Kumon student and the workbook pages are very similar to the ones he did in the Kumon sessions.I recommend this workbook.

Practice and more practice, it's great!
I went to lot of book stores looking for my 1st grader but there was lot of those 1-2 grade's typical workbooks are lot of art and games. It is fun but those are using at school already. Why we need do same things at home. So I was looking for just simple workbook=drill at home. My son is 1st grade and already working with 2nd grade material at his private school. It is huge help! practice and after practice. I can guatantee,math grade will be A if your kids like to do kumon books.

No facy art or games taking lot of pages just waste for more than 10 dollors but this is just 6.95 no tax and shipping free with Amazon. Just drill. Which is what I was looking for. My son loves kumon book, when he is focusing doing workebook he is not stopping untill pages finished which is great.
I bought 2nd grade Addition, substraction and 3rd grade Addition& substraction books teaches step by step then all pages are just practice pages.
Those 3 workbooks are really helps everyday practice.
I just purchase 3rd grade division and multipicat, I can't wait my son using next step.

I can recommend Kumon workbooks to everyone!
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Product Description
Teaches the building blocks of math learning. Hooked on Math Addition and Subtraction empowers children ages 6 to 7 to master the math skills they need to succeed in school. With this fun and easy-to-use program, children progress at their own pace from basic addition and subtraction (0 18) to adding and subtracting larger numbers, place value, carrying, and borrowing. As they build a solid foundation in math learning, children also gain the confidence to move on to more complex math concepts. Kids, parents, and teachers alike love Hooked on Math Addition and Subtraction because it uses our unique learn-practice-play approach to help with skill mastery. ... Read more

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Includes 232 reproducible practice pages, with lots of memory tricks to help learn addition & subtraction facts through 18 ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Worked wonders for my 2nd grader
I have struggled for months with my homeschooled daughter to learn her math facts. I never could find the trick to getting her to learn them. A friend suggested this book to me and ordered it right away.Within 2 weeks of ordering it, my daughter just about has her fact down. She only has 5 left to memorize. My only beef with this book is that it mixes up addition and subtraction. I understand why they do it..but it messed my daughter up some. I ended up looking at the 'tricks' in the book and taught them to her separately. We will start subtraction once we speed up addition facts a bit and I definitely think this will help with that too.

Fabulous book for learning addition and substraction
I have used this book with my 6 year old since he started first grade.The tricks it teaches for learning your addition and subtraction are fabulous.Some of them were ones he also learned in school and other ones he had not learned in school.I wish I had known about these tools as a kid!

Two Plus Two - A MUST HAVE!
I have ordered so many items from amazon, but this is the first time I felt strongly enough about the product that I just had to write a review.

I ordered this book last year for my first grader and I'm happy to say that as a second grader he knows his math facts!Your child isn't going to learn them on their own; you have to work with them.So if you're going to hand him/her the book and walk away.You should save your money. However, with your help your child can learn them as easily as mine did. One thing I didn't allow my child to do is count on his fingers or use a number line.There is a trick for every fact or a different way of thinking of it. When my son would bring home his rocket math practice sheets, I would stand over him and say the tricks as he took the practice test. Once he started doing it on his own, if he got stuck, I would ask, what's the trick?

I love, love, love this book and it is the BEST $$ I have ever spent.I'm so proud of my son as he is breezing through his rocket math tests with no problems!Now I'm back looking for that awesome multiplication book.

Two Plus Two is not Five
Overall a very good book with step by step learning of basic addition and subtraction.Highly recommend this book to parents who want to get their kids learn in a systematic manner.We are still working on this book as the practice exercises are a lot.Excellent book and looking to buy the multiplication book.Two Plus Two is Not Five (Easy Methods to Learn Addition & Subtraction)

Success at Last
My eight year old has learning disabilities struggled and struggled with addition and subtraction. As soon as she learned a fact it was forgotten.We tried software, flashcards, manipulatives, workbooks, tutoring and summer school.I decided to try Two Plus Two is Not Five.

Finally, my daughter is successful.She doesn't have to memorize math facts, but learns the facts by looking for numerical relationships (i.e. next to each other). After practice tools that build these skills she quickly sees the patterns presented and no longer has to depend on rote memorization and recall.

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Help students achieve their personal best with Timed Math Tests. Each test includes approximately twenty math problems. These timesaving tests are organized by operation and are ready to reproduce and hand out. Tests progress in difficulty and include review tests. Student record charts and testing tips are also included. Based on NCTM Standards.128 perforated and reproducible pages. ... Read more

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Excellent layout! This book works.
My 2nd grade son was not motivated about math.It wasn't that he was "bad" at math.He is actually quite good at wrapping his mind around a problem.He was simply slower at working out fact problems because he is so analytical.He just did not enjoy the drills and was especially discouraged with timed or speed tests at school.However, since knowing math facts well and being able to answer problems instantly or at least quickly is very important to future math enjoyment and ability, I knew we had to do something to help him over this hump.

Enter Timed Match Tests by Patricia Howard (addition and subtraction version).I love the layout.It's divided into 2 sections:Addition & subtraction, with answers after each section, and a helpful page about how to make the most of the book and gives simple games you can play at home with dice, pencil, paper.(We used the dice game at restaurants while waiting for our food.)It progresses from +1's to +18's, and concludes with a mixed review, and then so on for subtraction.Within each section are 3 pages (A, B & C) with C being the hardest because it asks the child to think differently - find the missing addend (like pre-algebra).This is where we really started seeing results.

This book was fun for my son and challenged him in just the right way.I highly recommend it and plan to purchase the multiplication/division version later this year now that he's almost a 3rd grader.Just a side note: It was too stressful at first to try and finish the page within a certain time frame, so I timed him to see how long it took him to complete a page.Then he started competing against himself, and we were able to return to time goals after he got a bit more practice and started getting the hang of it.

This book made a difference in his confidence and ability. I'm so thankful we found this one! ... Read more

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Complete Hooked on Math program!

Teachers' Choice Award winner!

Hooked on Math is designed to take kids ages 6 to 10 from basic addition and subtraction all the way through multiplication and long division, while making learning fun, not frustrating. Along with musical audio CDs, flash cards, and workbooks filled with fun lessons and activities, kids begin to build a solid foundation in the math skills they need to succeed in school. Plus, with original games like Space Bingo and Remainder Road that use play money and game pieces, kids have a fun way to reinforce the key math concepts learned.

Includes:

Hooked on Math Addition and Subtraction

Hooked on Math Multiplication

Hooked on Math Division

What s Included

• 4 workbooks with lessons and activities
  
• 9 audio CDs
  
• 4 progress posters to track learning success
  
• 3 sets of fun stickers kids love
  
• 3 parent's guides
  
• 16 flash card sets
  
• Play money and game pieces
  

Customer Reviews (6)

Hooked on Math from Ashland Book Shoppe
I ordered this as a gift for my great nephew...unfortunately he did not try to use the item until school was out for summer..about a month after receiving it.IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT WORK as a complete package set.The father of my great nephew contacted the seller Ashland Book Shoppe several times and never a replacement was sent.I tried last week to get my money back from Amazon.com and was notified it was past the thirty days for return.I am a longtime and often customer to Amazon.com and will remember this bigtime...and Ashland Book Shoppe will be red flagged in my memory as questionable merchant to buy from - especially since this expensive item was for a child's education!!!!!! After writing this unfavorable review I got email from seller but as of today no action has taken place on a replacement for this expensive item...sure HOPE I will get some satisfaction soon as merchandise was sent defective....that is why I changed "terrible" to "questionable" in reference to seller/merchant...maybe she will come thru as promised with replacement.

Moves too quickly; not systematic enough
So far, I can only comment on the FIRST (yellow) LEVEL of this program (addition and subtraction). Hooked on Math is useful practice, but it's not a good systematic way to learn math facts. Hooked on Phonics IS a systematic way to learn to read, so I was disappointed that there seemed to be less clear order and building-block process here.It would be better to have more practice, with more opportunity to master the addition and subtraction facts one by one.For instance: learning plus zero, followed by plus one, followed by doubles, followed by doubles plus one, etc. with plenty of practice. This set doesn't really work that way. It moves too quickly; there are too many problems on the worksheets for a single lesson, and yet there's not enough overall practice. The CD is very annoying, and my daughter could not tolerate it. The games in the workbook are repetitive, though my daughter did enjoy playing them. More variety in the game area would have been nice.

My daughter enjoys doing Hooked on Math because she enjoys the idea of rewards: a sticker on the workbook, a chance to play a game at the end of it all. But for really TEACHING, for really systematically learning and maintaining the information, Saxon Math workbooks work much better. I'd recommend purchasing the Saxon Math workbooks (Saxon Mat I part one and two for addition/subtraction mastery) for a more incremental approach that leads to greater mastery. These workbooks can generally be found separately for around $15 each, but make sure you are getting the workbooks and not the meeting books or textbooks.

On the other hand, if your student picks things up VERY quickly, and doesn't generally require review to gain mastery, Hooked on Math will be a sufficient approach.

Amazon Over pricing
Do not buy this from Amazon, a good product but this product is available at Walmart for $99.99. Shame on you Amazon!!!!

Don't buy it here
I loooove Amazon, and just checked here to see the reviews on this as it just arrived for my son who is having alot of trouble getting his times tables down, and I was shocked at the price. I bought this online at Walmart for 99.99 last WEEK. Exact same set. It goes on Ebay new for that same price, so if you want to give it a try, I'd suggest checking those places until Amazon's price is more competetive. We are very hopeful about this set. We've been through a FEW different approaches this school year, now juggling a mix between Math place value Blocks (a great tool), and a simple workbook with coordinating CD from Walmart. Both have been wonderful, but he has GOT to memorize his tables before moving ahead. Drilling with flashcards frustrates both of us, so I'm hoping this will help. We enjoy the School House Rock songs so maybe the audio will be helpful. Will update

Hooked on Math Deluxe Edition- Excellent Product
I definitely recommend the deluxe edition of Hooked on Math.My child took to it immediately.There are fun games to enjoy as they progress and the information is taught in a way so they don't forget what they've learned.Fork up the dough.It's worth it!:) ... Read more

Product Description
Kids will be eager to complete these math practice pages to solve the silly riddles that are guaranteed to make them giggle! Leveled for different abilities, each activity sheet reinforces a key math skill and includes a series of math problems that offer kids plenty of practice. Topics include basic facts, doubling numbers, and adding and subtracting 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numbers (with and without regrouping). Flexible and easy to use as independent work, at centers, as day starters or homework. For use with Grades 2–3. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide
Rebecca Wingard-Nelson's Subtraction And Addition joins others in the remedial math book series for middle school students who have failed to absorb the basics. It provides a step-by-step guide to the basics and can be used either with tutors or parental assistance, or as a personal study guide. ... Read more

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Never loose another Flash Card again! Help children developunderstanding, mastery, and recall of related facts. Includes 156addition and subtraction facts through 12 + 12 and 24 - 12 in ahorizontal format. Addition problems are on one side, subtractionproblems are on the other side. Features helpful learning hints plus anaddition chart. Great for individual use or small and large groupinstruction.

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Now you can put the power of learning in your students' hands! These visually appealing teacher resource books have everything you need to motivate even the most reluctant learner. Each covers key math topics using 100 innovative, real-life problems and engaging activities that combine practice of the topic with practice of invaluable math skills. Perfect for active learning in the classroom and at home, all pages can be used to create task cards for use in learning centers or as worksheets for hours of stimulating problem solving.Addition and Subtraction/Grade 2 ... Read more

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Math Phonics™ is a specially designed program using rules, patterns and memory techniques similar to those found in language arts to teach difficult math concepts to children. This book contains 10 all new lesson plans, including worksheets, take-home pages, assessment pages and a variety of support materials to teach addition and subtraction.

In just minutes a day your students can master addition and subtraction concepts with the ideas in this new bonus book. Using flash cards, fact charts, games, demonstrations and a classroom contest, students will learn quickly how to add and subtract numbers in the teens, numbers they can't count on their fingers!

This is an outstanding resource for providing alternative teaching techniques for students experiencing problems learning addition and subtraction concepts. ... Read more

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Engage students with this collection of fun and interactive games that give them the extra practice they need to master important math skills in addition, subtraction, place value, and measurement. Classroom-tested, these reproducible games have been proven to significantly increase students' math achievement. Perfect for centers, for choice time, or for remedial help. For use with Grades 2–4. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

math
My students love to play with the math mats. They are learning and do not realize that they are learning. It is a great resource to put into independent centers. It is a great time filler for when you have a few extra minutes. It is also great to play with small groups.

games that inspire
I teach 2nd grade Special Education and this book has been amazing for me so far.The game boards are in black and white - but you can copy them on colored card stock or color them if you want.Some of my students need to play games or compete in order to participte. Some special ed students, even as young as 2nd grade, have learned that they can use their learning disabilities to get out of certain activities.But they all want to particiapte when a "winner" is involved! ... Read more