

Series: Kumon Math Workbooks
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Kumon Publishing North America; Workbook edition (June 5, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193324156X
ISBN-13: 978-1933241562
Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #6,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Math > Arithmetic #2015 in Books > Reference
Age Range: 9 - 10 years
Grade Level: 4 - 5

This is just what we needed. Page after page practice. It starts out with addition to "warm them up" and build confidence, then moves to 1x1 digit mult, then 2x2 digit multiplication and finallly 3x3.
I got this book for my cousin to practice his multiplication. He's a bit older than 4th grade, and knows his times tables, but doesn't multiply automatically. (He repeats the times tables until he gets to the right answer 7-14-21-28, etc.) His mom wanted him to be more automatic, so I got him this book to practice with. It's worked perfectly to give him that little bit of extra practice, without boring him. He's improved a lot, and actually asked to get a fractions book next. I was concerned that the "4" on the cover would demotivate him, but he liked getting to do "easy" work, but still feel challenged. He worked to do them as quickly as he could, which helped him to get that automaticity that he was missing (and keep him entertained.) I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who's child is struggling with multiplication, wants to get ahead, or just wants some extra practice.
we are using Kumon Simple Multiplication along with the other Multiplication Grade 3 workbook (which just picks up where that one stops) and also am using the Grade 4 Multiplication which corresponds very easily. For example the 3 times tables are in both the Simple Multiplication book and also the Grade 4 but in a slightly different way and my fourth grader son is doing all of them to really reinforce the multiplication facts. Using it with the younger age level books has helped my son alot, even though the Simple Multiplication says ages 6-8, it really is great for grade 4 since that is when they seem to focus much more on multiplying, starting off very simply helps the kid grasp the idea then move on to the drills for more practice with more ease. I give this 5 stars but I am using it with other Kumon multiplication workbooks as I've said, all put together it seems to be effective.
I have ordered all the books in the 3rd and 4th grade series...math and reading/writing. After I ordered 2 books, I was so impressed that I wanted them all. It is perfect for "filling in the gaps" for my son. He can work at his own pace and continue learning throughout the summer. We are going to continue with these books throughout the school year. I would highly recommend these books to any parent who wants to help their child make major improvements in reading and math.
Great way to enhance your child's learning. There are plenty of problems that run the child through basics to 3-digit problems. The only drawback is that my son mastered it quickly using about a third of the book and quickly moved onto long division/multiplication. We donated the remainder of the book to a friend with a younger child. Would be nice if the pages were detachable to enable quick disposal of the used sections.
I have used Kumon books for my preschool aged kids with great success. They have always been very inclusive yet simple and colorful. So I thought I'd help my 4th grader by trying this Kumon multiplication workbook, albeit sight unseen.It seems to be all multiplication problems - page after page. There is nothing interesting or compelling about it, just drill. No games, no colorful diagrams, nothing intriguing or engaging. For some kids, this might be a good match for their needs, but it wasn't really what I was looking for.
My son always fights me about doing homework. I feel this book gives him just enough work to do and then he's done. My hope is that checking his own answers will increase his drive to figure out what he did wrong. Only time will confirm that. Colorful pages are pleasing to the eye. The amount of problems per page don't overwhelm him. I like the animals and the colors yet it doesn't make him feel babyish. It works well for my son.
Most grade-school workbooks try to cover the full range of topics in one workbook, and as a result do not dedicate enough pages to important mathematical concepts. Kumon's research has found, however, that children find learning easier when they tackle one skill set at a time. With these findings in mind, we designed our newest line of workbooks to help children with one particular mathematical skill set per book.
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