Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers; decimals and percentages; cross canceling; mixed numbers and improper fractions; using math symbols; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative and positive numbers. 178 pgs. ©2023
Learn Math Fast System Volume II
Description
This is the second book in the Learn Math Fast series. It starts with fractions and then continues to decimal numbers and percentages. By teaching all three of these together, students can see the relationship between them. For example, we start with a dollar bill because it has a big "1" right on it. Next, we show that four quarters equals one dollar, every kid knows that. We go on to explain that each of those coins are 1/4 of the dollar, in other words, "one of the four pieces that it takes to make ONE." And all kids know that a quarter is 25 cents, so we teach them that 1/ 4 = .25. Finally, we show that a quarter is 25% of one dollar. Using examples that kids already understand makes the new concepts easier to learn, recall, and master. That is how the Learn Math Fast System can teach two years of math in about two months.
Other topics taught in volume 2 include cross multiplying, cross canceling, mixed numbers, negative numbers, and reducing fractions. These concepts are typically taught in the fourth and fifth grade, but there is no mention of grade level anywhere in the book. Each book cover looks as intellectual as the last, so older kids won't be embarrassed to carry a book that is below their grade level.
Every book in the series contains all lessons, worksheets, tests, and answers. A Teacher's Guide isn't necessary because it is self-directing.
Purchase the Big, Big Bookmark (sold separately) for a handy bookmark full of all the easily forgotten math concepts.
Looking for a streamlined curriculum with targeted goals spanning from
beginning math to high school Algebra
and Geometry? This curriculum’s title, Learn Math Fast, highlights this 7-volume 2nd
edition goal: to develop students who can quickly produce automatic, confident
responses to math problems. Topically arranged, this mastery-based program
presents math concepts in a sequential manner. Each of these un-graded levels
teaches multiple concepts and can be used by multiple ages as a supplement or
stand-alone for those students who need to shore up math skills. The series can
also help struggling learners who may be behind in levels. Math “tricks” are
taught to help students grasp skills quickly. No matter your student’s grade,
the author recommends starting at Level 1. Free placement tests, however, are
available in PDF. Level 1 contains instruction pages for using the overall
program with different aged learners. As a more self-directed program, no
teacher guide is available; answers and detailed solutions (which vary based on
level) are included in the back of each book.
Each softcover book (ranging from 148-348 pages, paperback) includes detailed lessons written to the student in a conversational—and sometimes humorous—style at a 3rd-4th grade reading level. Each consumable level provides worksheets within the text. Additional worksheets are available at the publisher’s website as free downloads. At the lower levels, topics are introduced using a few different methods including tips and shortcuts, using U.S. coins as manipulatives. Concepts are taught, a practice worksheet follows, and then there is a timed test. Students practice concepts with worksheets (either in convenient preprinted form in Level 1 or PDF printables) until they are confident in the concept, able to complete the test and then move on to the next lesson. At higher levels, students are taught the concept and complete a worksheet, with the possibility of repeated practice. Each level includes chapter tests and a final review test and access to printing extra PDF worksheets. The first 4 volumes cover pre-high school skills. Volume 1 overviews math facts. Purchase this text separately (and download extra PDF worksheets free) or purchase with the preprinted worksheets and answer key (LMF1WS). Volume 2 teaches fractions, percentages, and decimals; Volume 3 overviews prealgebra skills; and Volume 4 covers basic Geometry. The last 3 volumes overview high school math. Volume 5 equates to Algebra 1; Volume 6 to Algebra 2; and Volume 7 completes the program with high school Geometry.
A few atypical manipulatives are needed. These are available separately or packaged with the appropriate volume. For Volume 1, you may want a handful of coins for your hands-on learners. The program utilizes the 8.5”x11” Big, Big Bookmark printed with foundational math skill tips and serves as a reference guide for all levels. Level 4 (Beginning Geometry) requires a manipulative kit that can be purchased separately. The Geometry Kit (contained in a zippered, 3-hole punched vinyl zippered pouch) is a simple set that includes 15 1-inch foam squares; a 1-inch plastic ball; protractor and two kinesthetic cards which help teach Pi; a square foot paper; a formula card; a square; rectangle; and one each of an equilateral, right triangle, and isosceles triangle cards with helpful reminders printed on one side. Level 7 requires “smart cards” (four 3”x 6 ½” postulate cards), and larger format smart cards which succinctly include all postulates and theorems for angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and circles.
For classroom or small-group teachers, digital options of the extra worksheets are available. These are not available for homeschool use, since extra worksheets are available free with book purchase. These Digital Classroom Licenses allow printing licenses for Levels 1-4 via PDF. THESE LICENSES ARE NOT THE COMPLETE COURSE IN DIGITAL FORM. Select between licenses for 1, 5, or 10 students. Purchase multiple licenses to equal the number of students in your classroom. Alongside the digital license, you’ll need the Learn Math Fast Teacher’s Pack (which includes the first 4 volumes; the Big, Big Bookmark; and the Basic Geometry Kit). ~Ruth
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-5 |
| Brand: | Learn Math Fast |
| ISBN: | 9780984381449 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
