Help Your Kids with Math: A visual problem solver for kids and parents

by Carol Vorderman

Studying math is often a source of great anxiety for children and also proves troublesome for parents helping with their homework. Using uniquely accessible illustrated stress-free approach, Help Your Kids with Math looks at every aspect of math, from simple sums to simultaneous equations, and explains each facet in easily understandable language so that adults and kids can master the subject together. In Help Your Kids with Math tricky concepts are explored and examined step-by-step, so that even the most math-phobic individual will be able to approach and solve complex problems with confidence. 2014 National Parenting Publications Silver Award Winner

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Mathematics, Education, Childrens, School, Science

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Carol Vorderman is one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities. Dubbed 'the Queen of Detox', her bestselling detox titles, including Detox for Life and Summer Detox, have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

Reviews

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was the worst kid in school for Math. It was not my subject, an I hated every thing about it, I even failed it in Grade 9 and had to do it again. I just couldn't get things like Algebra.
My thinking starting this book was, if it can teach me, it can teach anyone.
The best thing is, I learned.
Algebra is touched on in this book, and in the manner in what given, I was able to understand it for the first time in my life. DK simplified it enough for my brain to absorb it.
That was something!
So I definitely think this is a worthy book, in any home. We all have Math subjects at some point in our life, and this can help not only your kids but the struggling parent as well. Sometimes our math needs brushing up, or it can show us an easier way to help our children.
Also would be a terrific asset in schools, for those kids who need help, and they're out there!

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like math but have missed some of the shortcuts being taught today. I highly recommend this book to anyone with young kids in school. It will help you understand and explain math concepts.

[Virginprune · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zunächst einmal möchte ich sagen, was dieses Buch ist (und als was es rezensiert wird): eine Hilfe für Eltern von Kindern in den Klassen 5 bis 9 der deutschsprachigen Schule.

Kein umfassendes Lehrbuch, sondern etwas, das sowohl für Eltern als auch für Kinder gut funktionieren muss, die vielleicht mit dem Stoff, wie er ihnen in der Schule präsentiert wird, Schwierigkeiten haben.

Da der Autor als britische Medienberühmtheit bekannt ist, ist mir nicht klar, inwieweit der Text speziell auf den Lehrplan in Deutschland und in anderen deutschsprachigen Ländern abzielt. Es scheint jedoch gut zu passen.

Dieses Buch ist verständlicher als meine alten Schulbücher. Es ist angenehm anzuschauen und in einer nicht steifen Sprache geschrieben, mit farbenfrohen und ansprechenden Grafiken. In dieser Hinsicht hätte es eine bessere Bewertung verdient – ​​aber angesichts der relativ großen Anzahl von Rechtschreib- und anderen Fehlern und der häufigen Unklarheit der Grafiken muss ich ein paar Sterne von der Bewertung abziehen – es geht wieder darum, wer dieses Buch verwendet und wofür – was möglicherweise ein wenig hart ist für etwas, das im Grunde eine gute Arbeit ist.

[Danielle Urban · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book because I am a visual learner especially when it comes to math. I wanted review the basics of math and this book fit the bill. I liked the colorful pages and graphics used to explain things. This book is about the most basics of math in a variety of all topics such as: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, reading & understanding graphs, multiples of numbers, geometry, statistics, quadratic formulas and etc.

My only disatisfaction was it showed a regular calculator and some keys and I was hoping it would have shown or had a chapter on how to use a graphing calculator. I barely used a graphing one in high school (only 3 times) & in college they suddenly expect one to know how to fully use one. I wished it had a chapter dedicated to that. I am sure 8th-12th graders use graphing calculators a lot now.

Overall, it was a great book for a review overall all things math related. Again, just the basics.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this in a box of library donations. Score! It is incredibly helpful. Perfect quick reference to consult when my kids ask for help with their homework and I only almost remember how to do it. Easy for them to look things up as well. Sure, I could Google it, but I actually find this to be quicker and easier.

[Emerson Lima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Publicado no Brasil pela publifolha com o título "Matemática para Pais e Filhos" foi um presente para meus guris. Claro, bem escrito e bem ilustrado, se tornou uma fonte constante de consulta de conceitos.

[Casey · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you just need a REFRESHER, then this book might well help you. If you and your kids never understood math, than leave this pn the shelf and look elsewhere!

[Jaq · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this is such a great and useful book. Practical and enjoyable, yes I am a maths nerd. It explained terms simply with great explanations. Highly recommended.

[Jenette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Came in very handy this school year while helping my kids with math. If they were having trouble understanding the concept I was explaining, this easy to read guide with coloful visual diagrams helped out a lot. The kids could even go through it on their own and find the answers to the questions they were having. Great addition to the home school shelf.

[Kate Hastings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Parents. Very visual DK design will make sure you can explain things to your children. I am always paranoid that I am going to teach my child the "wrong" way-- since over time the methods and terms can change. Like re-grouping instead of carrying (which is actually NOT addressed in this book).

[Carolyne Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually have the Australian version of this book, and it's excellent. It explains all concepts with visuals in easy to understand language. Very useful for teaching and also helping my own kids with homework etc. Would highly recommend (the Australian Version)

[Grace]

I hated maths but when I read Carol Vordermans' step by step book I was really impressed and I felt really stupid, because I didn't think first about what the question was asking for. Now I read the questions carefully,think and if i have a problem I go to Carol Vordermans' book.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say I've finished this book, but I use it constantly. It's an excellent resource, as well as another book in the series, HELP YOUR KIDS with SCIENCE. This book was written in the UK, so there are minor differences in terminology. Great visuals.

[Twidlebug · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter and I used this and it was very helpful.

[Katelynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

great for parents and great savings for students taking tests on math they havent done since elementary or high school