Table of Contents

Preface v Introduction vii 1 Teach your child tables 1 2 Multiplication part one 7 3 Using a reference number 15 4 Multiplying numbers above and below the reference number 23 5 Checking your answers 31 6 Multiplication part two 41 7 Mathematical short cuts 57 8 Multiplying using two reference numbers 67 9 Direct multiplication 81 10 Alphametics fun with numbers 93 11 Factors that determine intelligence 101 12 Helping your child develop intelligence 105 13 How to use this book 121 Afterword 125 Appendix A solutions to alphametic problems in chapter 10 129 Appendix B solutions to puzzles in chapter 12 141 Appendix C practice sheets 153 Index 159

About the Author

Bill Handley is the author of the best-selling Speed Mathematics and Speed Maths for Kids.