Multiplication & Fractions: Math Games for Tough Topics -- Denise Gaskins

<p><b>Rescue your child from math phobia-by playing games </b></p><p>You'll love these math games because they give your child a sturdy foundation for understanding multiplication and fractions. </p><p>Help your child master the times tables and build mental math skills. Play with advanced concepts such as division, fractions, decimals, and multi-step calculations. </p><p><i>Multiplication & Fractions</i> features 25 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for upper-elementary and middle school students. Chapters include: </p><ul><li><b>Mathematical Models: </b> Learn to picture multiplication and fractions in a way that supports your child's comprehension. </li><li><b>Conquer the Times Tables: </b> Enjoy practicing the math facts until correct answers become automatic. </li><li><b>Mixed Operations: </b> Give mental muscles a workout with games that require number skills and logical thinking. </li><li><b>Fractions and Decimals: </b> Master equivalent fractions, work with decimal place value, and multiply fractions and decimal numbers. </li></ul><p>Math games prevent math anxiety. Games pump up your child's mental muscle, reduce the fear of failure, and generate a positive attitude toward mathematics. </p><p>Parents can use these games to enjoy quality time with your children. Classroom teachers like them as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler, make games a regular feature in