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Adult Victim of "New Math" Finally Knows How to Add!
Have you ever had a struggle or mental block that simply never went away; one that made you feel self-conscious, ineffective, and utterly inept? Well, for me, that bugaboo has always been � embarrassingly enough � addition. Yes, simple addition.
I know, I�m a grown woman. I earned a high school diploma, have had some college, am engaged in a career that requires mathematical computation on a daily basis (thank God for calculators and computers), and am a homeschooling mom (thank God again for textbooks with clear directions and for children who know how to read for and can comprehend what they read).
I have never, ever, been able to add two-digit numbers in my head, and have struggled with even the most basic addition of single digit numbers if the sum is higher than 10 (i.e. 8+6=?), without either using my fingers or having a pencil and paper at the ready. My struggles with math are at the most basic level, too! I can multiply and divide, have a basic understanding of algebra, and love geometry. Adding and subtracting make me feel like an imbecile, though. And it�s not for lack of trying, either! I�ve studied textbooks ranging from preschool to college level, hoping to find a way to overcome this challenge, without success. But now I�ve found the key!
This book is so fantastic; I can�t put it into words. But I�ll try: First, the artwork is cute without being too cutesy; perfect for boys or girls. Second, the story is well-written, with engaging dialog (i.e. character voice, mood swings, etc.). The mathematical concepts are subtly interwoven in a �real life� applicable manner, so they make perfect sense and are easily grasped by young (age 6) and old (age 36 and extremely mathematically-challenged) alike. I can�t put it any more plainly than, �I GET IT! After 36 years, I FINALLY GET IT! And now, my children �get it� too!�
My �Math Miracle� Book �. Even my mom thinks it�s a miracle that I finally �get� addition!