Category Description for Kumon Math Workbooks (1-6):

A math program based on the Kumon method. Basically, the earmarks of this system are:

• Concepts introduced in small, incremental steps, allowing children to master them without confusion
• Single topic books rather than mixed strands. Children concentrate just on addition, for example, before moving to subtraction
• Concepts are taught by discovery method than being spelled out

The series is meant to be self-directed. Students take charge of their own learning on every level. They complete pages, check their work, record their scores, and determine whether to move on or review. The pace almost guarantees success. Children should work a "few" pages a day; assignments should take about 20 minutes to complete. Pages are marked with the skill level required at top and the points each question is valued at (a very young child will need some help totaling points). Very short instruction (or an example) is given on a few pages. For example, there is a short explanation when children begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number where borrowing is needed. However, the child is given every opportunity to intuit this beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, he has already been subtracting double-digit numbers for many pages. Some of these would require borrowing, but, since they are able to subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method wants the child to see a pattern when increasing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does remind me of the approach used in Miquon as well. Besides these very infrequent helps there are just some small prompts for children to look for patterns in their answers, and words of encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; they are colored, clean, and problems are well-spaced. The Kumon method has been used successfully with children around the world for over 50 years. It does seem like it would help a child to take charge of his own learning and help himself to understanding rather than being spoon-fed each bite. For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the Kumon section in Early Learning.

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. Math Boosters: Problem Solving with Ratios & Proportions focuses on challenging topics your child must master to be ready for algebra and other advanced math concepts. This book provides practice using ratios and proportions in solving data oriented problems your child will encounter in school, especially in STEM subjects and in everyday life. The final unit of the book introduces your child to basic concepts of statistics and probability.

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. They accomplish this by combining multiple years of curriculum in one book and following the famous step-by-step Kumon approach, which reduces anxiety and frustration. So whether your child needs a little extra review and reinforcement, or is ready to jump ahead to the next level, Kumon Math Boosters are the right choice.

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. They accomplish this by combining multiple years of curriculum in one book and following the famous step-by-step Kumon approach, which reduces anxiety and frustration. So whether your child needs a little extra review and reinforcement, or is ready to jump ahead to the next level, Kumon Math Boosters are the right choice.

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. They accomplish this by combining multiple years of curriculum in one book and following the famous step-by-step Kumon approach, which reduces anxiety and frustration. So whether your child needs a little extra review and reinforcement, or is ready to jump ahead to the next level, Kumon Math Boosters are the right choice.

Explaining mathematical content and proficiencies. Written by leading mathematical educators, Paul Swan, Linda Marshall and Jack Bana.

Maths handbook for teachers and parents explains in detail the content of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum from Years 3–9 and in some cases beyond. It also includes a brief coverage of the content from early childhood up to Year 2.

The authors, all experienced mathematics educators, give the simplest explanations of how to tackle maths problems, providing background information and clearly-worked examples. If you are not sure of the steps such as those required to teach students how to create and read a graph, complete a calculation or solve an equation in algebra, then this book is for you. There are also substantial sections on geometry, measurement and probability.

The authors have tried to help the reader develop an understanding of the processes behind the mathematics taught and used in school. They have emphasised the use of number sense when performing a calculation and the important processes for solving problems, while at the same time explaining the reasons behind the processes. This book is the perfect companion to the best selling Maths terms and tables.