Math Made Easy: Third Grade Workbook (Math Made Easy)

We live in a small house in a poorer neighborhood. Yes, the big bad economy has affected us, as well. The elementary school is "blah" at best. It is staffed by unimaginative, complacent teachers and students that run the gamut between horrible and clueless. So, to make sure our child's brain doesn't turn to mush, we buy things to supplement her curriculum, as well as go to the library as much as possible. These workbooks are a great tool. I find myself having her work through them and then buying the next grade so she can get/stay ahead. It's a mad world out there and our kids will have to do far more to get far less in the future, so anything that will help is a blessing. I think the books are organized well, though others have complaints. When her school doesn't give her the necessary homework, I can give her this to work on, lesson by lesson.

First this company is great to work with. When I recieved my book the mail box door wasn't shut all the way and rain got inside and ruined the book. I called the company and immediately was sent a replacement book with no extra charge. The first book came within one week after ordering it, and the second replacement book showed up 5 days after I had contacted them. My daughter struggles in math and has little interest in it. When I glanced through the book with her, she immediately started asking questions about how the patterns worked, and how the times table worked. She really started showing an interest with it right away. Her Mom and I became interested in the fun math facts in the back of the book. We are excited to test this book out to hopefully help her prepare for the multiplication she is going to need to do in the 3rd grade.

We have used these books for the past 3 years and the only thing missing was a bit more written instruction for each of the new concepts. I was surprised and dismayed at their use of fractions with absolutely NO instruction. As a homeschooling mom, I believe that fractions are one of THE most difficult concepts to master; and personally, I think 3rd grade is too young an age (on average) for a child to be expected to compare fractions! Other than those sections, the books have been perfect for laying the math foundation my elementary child needed.

These books are great overall. Though they usually include an example of the type of problem the page is reviewing, it is presumed that this is a supplement to your child having learned skills. An example of this is the multiplication table. Relatively early on, there are pages which presume you child has leaned this. If you are willing to do such teaching ahead of time (if your child hasn't done it yet in school), then this workbook, and all the others in the series, are terrific.

Definitely helpful information. I would recommend parent to do this with their kids during summer. I can see big improvement on my kids, they are enjoy doing more math and they can do their homework by themselves without a lot of help. Their grades are looking good. Would do this again each summer.

This book is not as colorful as the typical DK book might be, but it's easy on the eyes and most important, my almost 10-year old is going through the problems almost on her own, with only the slightest encouragement from me. The gold stars make it very appealing from the stand point of tracking progress. Simplicity at its best. I'm a great fan of DK publications, and this book confirms that all over again. Amazon is commended too, for great bargains on these excellent books.

We're using this as a summer intro to third grade things, with parental assistance. The book is very attractive, so children will 'like' the book. It is not designed to teach the concepts, just present the exercises for review or instruction. You will need to highlight the sections you choose (or something), because some concepts are presented in excess for a given child's needs. The only BIG negative: the pages are very very slippery / slickery. The pencil barely leaves a mark, no matter how hard the young person presses. And the page-coating means erasing is all but impossible.

It was a little hard for her to understand