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Two Plus Two Is Not Five - by Susan Greenwald, MA Ed.

The tricks and exercises that will help children learn addition and subtraction facts are included on HelpingWithMath.com courtesy of Susan Greenwald, MA Ed., author of Two Plus Two Is Not Five, the workbook from which these resources are taken.

Two Plus Two Is Not Five: Easy Methods to Learn Addition and Subtraction

The workbook is for ages six and up, and has reproducible pages to help students learn the math facts. Addition and subtraction facts to 18 are taught in an original way that does not just rely on drill and practice. Facts are grouped and associated with easy-to-learn methods and tricks.

The facts are introduced with a trick and then those facts are practiced by trick name with previously learned facts. After initial instruction, teachers/ parents can assign workbook pages for class work or homework to give children practice and review.

Two Plus Two Is Not Five includes 232 workbook pages, answer keys, a certificate of mastery, and record-keeping pages. You can read reviews of the workbook here and you can buy it through this link.

About The Author

Susan Greenwald MA Ed. has degrees in special education from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University and she is an educator with over two decades of success teaching math facts and mathematics skills. Susan has written three math books directed at teaching mastery of the math facts and is a sought-after speaker and presenter.

You'll find more about Susan and her work along with helpful advice on helping children to learn math on her math book web site.