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#12759 01/13/03 07:36 AM
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I'd like to go back to school, perhaps soon. One of the things that has held me back in the past is poor computational skills. I'm wondering what books or personal learning courses are available to improve one's math skills. I'd like to hear about things that have actually worked for them, not things people have seen on infomercials. Thank you.






#12760 01/14/03 01:59 AM
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Hi, the book
Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics
is an excellent approach to handling math more efficently, the only problem with it is it takes some time to get used to using, but after that it is very helpful.






#12761 01/14/03 02:46 AM
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You might also try, 'Math Magic' by Scott
Flansberg(sp?)






#12762 01/26/03 03:35 PM
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Hi Kaiden

The Japanese system called "Kumon" is based on the proven theory that you can only speed up on the advanced once you have mastered the basics every step of the way. My mom was running a Kumon Center and she had one pupil who was working 4 grades ahead of her class, and several others that were also working ahead of their class. Some pupils cover university level long before the need. Kumon levels go all the way into first year University. The courses are world wide, they have adults who take the courses too because of the excellent results. You can work at home too.

I tend to like the automatic testing of computer software, there are many systems so you would have to do some research. The point of computer testing is you get to compete with yourself, and can possibly graph your progress.

It helps to make sure you have caught up all the previous syllabi before you continue. It's helpful when there is a system to check your current level like Kumon, work up your standard and overtake the class. Then the class sessions are just plain esteem boosting and brilliant revision of work already covered.

[This message has been edited by Grant (edited January 26, 2003).]






#12763 01/30/03 03:43 PM
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Thanks Grant, yours was a timely post.

I'd never heard of Kumon before. Yesterday my wife brought home some information on Kumon. We checked the website and liked what we've learned. I'll be taking my daughter for testing tomorrow. We'll change her study plan and substitute the Kumon work for some others I've developed. She should end up spending less time doing homework.

When the student is ready a master will appear.

Iam2

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