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Author
Maureen Stearns
Publisher
Enrichment Books

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Math concepts can seem very abstract, but in just a short time, literally in just 5 minutes, students can learn how to multiply. This book concretely shows what multiplication is, instead of just having students memorize the times tables. It gives step-by-step instructions as well as sample problems showing how the process works. A natural flow occurs throughout the book as concepts get more difficult. Also included are easy ways to divide, find least common multiples, and square roots. This simple, hands-on method will help students achieve a better understanding of mathematics and boost self-confidence as well. Students will become so proficient they will be able to teach Sticks and Steps to others who struggle with multiplication and division. Multiply and Divide with Sticks® and Steps is easy to learn, easy to teach, and so logical, it's easy to remember. An essential resource for parents and educators to carry with them in their bag of tricks.

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Multiply and divide with sticks and steps
Teach this easy method in just 5 minutes

Maureen Stearns
Enrichment Books

978-0-9726908-5-0

Has your child ever cried to you about not knowing multiplication? Well here comes the most pain free way for teachers, parents, and students to learn the art of multiplication and Division. As a homeschool teacher I can honestly say this is the best book out there to show everyone exactly what they need to know and in the simplist form. Every child can learn multiplication in 5 minutes. It is quick and fun for kids of all ages. I have found that this book is a booster for students who are having trouble with math.
This book is a must have for all teachers and students alike.I strongly recommend this book to everyone who has or will have children, as it is a great addition to everyones library. Maureen Stearns is a great writer.

Reviewed on 02/17/2012 by ReviewTheBook.com Member donna mcguire

Multiply and Divide with Sticks and Steps

By Maureen Stearns

The concept of book is to simplify multiplication and division so that regardless of whether or not a student can memorize the times table, they will always have a strategy that helps them to be able to figure out the answer, how to get it and why that number makes sense. This method of counting tally marks help to reduce errors in counting and increase confidence in mathematics.

There are large diagrams that help to explain the reasoning of multiplication and this method of multiplying. The vocabulary used is also broken down and made easier to follow allowing this method to be taught to any child that has mastered addition. The concept of this method is easy to catch on to and resembles the traditional tally mark way of multiplying with the exception of the “steps” which is the reason for the ease and accuracy of this strategy. The method is then taken to the next level to show how it can work for division.

The addition of quotes and proverbs provide encouragement and inspiration for the readers while the larger print on large pages leaves no doubt about how easy this method is to learn. Tested the method and concepts on my own children and discovered that having this tool in their reach took the stress of memorizing the times table away and actually allowed them to start to remember their times table quicker. The old adage about learning for yourself will stick with you longer than just being told something really stands up to the test when it comes to multiplication and division. Knowing how and why that number is the right answer makes it easier to remember what the number is.

This method is so simple to teach and easy to use that I find it surprising that it isn’t already widely used, maybe it is in some areas. I do know that the ease of use alone has allowed my youngest the confidence to make a great improvement in the math scores brought home from 3rd grade. The confidence alone has increased the scores, but the method behind it also helps with those tricky problems.

2/25/11 4****

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Multiply and Divide with Sticks and Steps® - Teach this Easy Method in Just 5 Minutes

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Reviewed on 02/17/2012 by ReviewTheBook.com Member donna mcguire

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