Learn Math Fast System Review & Give-Away!

I am thrilled to be able to tell you about the Learn Math Fast System. I've been using them with my two younger kids, grades 3 and 6, since January. First a little back-ground:

We've been filling in with workbooks, Prentice Hall books, Frankie Schaeffer Singapore knock-offs, etc. but haven't actually landed on a math program since the fire. My 12 yo ds is a linguistic guy, not symbolic and I've been teaching and re-teaching fractions to him since. Honestly, the fire knocked the math stuffing right out of him.  My 9yo is a math geek and has been doing long division for a couple of months. O.k., that's the back-drop. Two kids, totally different starting points.

Into this scenario comes Learn Math Fast. I had both kids start in Book I. Book 1 starts at the beginning with addition and subtraction facts, and moves quickly to multiplication and division. There are no manipulatives, but there are great graphics. The author, Mergans, gives lots of mental math tips, practice and timed tests. It's straightforward, basic moves quickly and is very effective. It's mental math, baby. Love that. (I do, I'm one of the fastest mental math people I know). The kids are almost done with book 1. They are working hard at it, but it's not overwhelming and they are really nailing memorizing the math facts. Good, good stuff.

Book II starts with fractions and moves to decimals and percents. I'm excited to get there with my 12 yo. He felt no self-consciousness at being in Book 1 with his sister. In fact, he is excited to be really nailing math. The end of book II sees the student ready for pre-algebra.

Book III covers pre-Algebra and slopes, covering this oft mis-understood concept in 5 easy steps.

Book IV covers geometry. I'm excited to get to this 'cause frankly, geometry and I did not see eye to eye. I love learning stuff I missed growing up. I have high hopes with this system. And it really is a system. Connections and explanations are clear and straight-forward.

Mergans, (the author) explains the system this way: "My method of explaining math and giving ways to remember and recall important aspects of math is what makes it different.  Also, I talk in a friendly mom-ish voice (like Life of Fred) making math non-intimidating and "kind of" fun.

I'm a basic, get er' done type for the pesky have-to-dos, like math and phonics. The reason is this: once you get the "have to dos" done and out of the way, you get to move on to the fun stuff, like reading everything in site and doing percentages in your head and algebra. This is my kind of program. In addition to getting the job done, pain-free (added bonus), it's inexpensive. Totally my cup of tea.

For only $145 plus shipping, and with nothing else to buy, it is a very economical way to buy 8 grade levels of math. 

The Learn Math Fast System folks have graciously offered to give away the entire k-8th grade program (WOOT!) to one blessed winner. We'll be drawing the winners name from sign-ups on March 16. The winner has 5 dyas to claim their prize, which will be mailed to them from the publisher.  

TO SIGN UP for this incredible give-away: 

1)  send  an email to author@LearnMathFastBooks.com . The email should include yoru name, email address, and why you  would like to win.  

2) Join this blog, and leave a comment letting me know. If you are already a friend, just lmk.

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine will be publishing an article Mergens wrote in their January 2012 issue.  It is called Unlock Your Fidgety Childs Ability to Focus and Learn.  

  

Learn Algebra Fast 2, will be coming out next spring. Can't wait!

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