Speed Math for Kids The Fast, Fun Way To Do

Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculations Speed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius-even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down the problems, you can be calling out the answers. Speed Math for Kids is all about playing with mathematics. This fun-filled book will teach you: How to multiply and divide large numbers in your head What you can do to make addition and subtraction easy Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals How to quickly check answers every time you make a calculation And much more If you're looking for a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating, and more, Speed Math for Kids is the book for you. With enough practice you'll go straight to the top of the class!

BILL HANDLEY is an international authority on mathematics teaching and study methods. He is also the author of Speed Mathematics (for adults) and Teach Your Children Tables.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
e-Learning: Promise and Pitfalls
The e-Learning Bandwagon
What Is e-Learning?
Self-Study vs
Virtual Classroom e-Learning
e-Learning Development Process
Two Types of e-Learning Goals: Inform and Perform
Is e-Learning Better? Media Comparison Research
What Makes e-Learning Unique? e-Learning: The Pitfalls
What Is Good e-Courseware? Learning in e-Learning
How Do People Learn from e-Courses
How Do People Learn? How Do e-Lessons Affect Human Learning? What Is Good Research? How Can You Identify Relevant Research? How Do You Interpret Research Statistics? What We Don't Know About Learning
Applying the Multimedia Principle: Use Words and Graphics, Rather Than Words Alone
Do Visuals Make a Difference? Multimedia Principle: Include Both Words and Graphics
Some Ways to Use Graphics to Promote Learning
Psychological Reasons for the Multimedia Principle
Evidence for Using Words and Pictures
The Multimedia Principle Works Best for Novices
Should You Change Static Illustrations into Animations? What We Don't Know About Visuals
Applying the Contiguity Principle: Align Words to Corresponding Graphics
Contiguity Principle 1: Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics
Contiguity Principle 2: Synchronize Spoken Words with Corresponding Graphics
Psychological Reasons for the Contiguity Principle
Evidence for Presenting Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics
Evidence for Presenting Spoken Words at the Same Time as Corresponding Graphics
What We Don't Know About Contingency
Applying the Modality Principle: Present Words as Audio Narration, Rather Than On-Screen Text
Modality Principle: Present Words as Speech Rather Than On-Screen Text
Limitations to the Modality Principle
Psychological Reasons for the Modality Principle
Evidence for Using Spoken Rather Than Printed Text
When the Modality Principle Applies
What We Don't Know About Modality
Applying the Redundancy Principle: Explain Visuals with Words in Audio or Text: Not Both
Redundancy Principle 1: Do Not Add On-Screen Text to Narrated Graphics
Psychological Reasons for the Redundancy Principle
Evidence for Omitting Redundant On-Screen Text
Redundancy Principle 2: Consider Adding On-Screen Text to Narration in Special Situations
Psychological Reasons for Exceptions to Redundancy Principle
Evidence for Including Redundant On-Screen Text
What We Don't Know About Redundancy
Applying the Coherence Principle: Adding Interesting Material Can Hurt Learning
Coherence Principle 1: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Audio
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Audio in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Audio
Coherence Principle 2: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Graphics
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Graphics in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Graphics
Coherence Principle 3: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Words
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Words in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added for Interest
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added to Expand on Key Ideas
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added for Technical Depth
What We Don't Know About Coherence
Applying the Personalization Principle: Use Conversational Style and Virtual Coaches
Personalization Principle 1: Use Conversational Style Rather Than Formal Style
Psychological Reasons for the Personalization Principle
Evidence for Using Conversational Style
Promote Personalization Through Voice Quality
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