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200 Speed Math for Kids
STUDENTS
People equate mathematical ability with intelligence. Use the
methods you have learned in this book and people—your parents,
teachers, classmates and friends—will treat you as if you are highly
intelligent. You will get a reputation for being smart. Th at can only
be good. Also, it is a fact that if people treat you as intelligent you
are more likely to act more intelligently. You are likely to tackle
more diffi cult problems.
So, use the methods. Make them part of your life, part of the way
you think. Putting this book into practice can change the direction
of your whole life.
TEACHERS
Teach these methods in the classroom and you will have high-
achieving students and will yourself become a high-achieving and
successful teacher. All of your students will succeed. Your class will not
only perform better but they will also have a better understanding of
mathematical principles. You will teach more in less time and have
a highly motivated class. A highly motivated class is better behaved
and will improve everyone’s enjoyment of your classes. Every class
will become an adventure. Everyone benefi ts.
PARENTS
Encourage your children to learn these methods. Encourage them
to play with the methods. Let them show off what they can do.
Never be critical of your children when they make a mistake or
seem to be slow learning something. Keep telling your children they
will succeed. Let them know you support them. Take their mistakes
or lack of success as a challenge. Ask what you can do to make this
easier. Don’t compare your child with a brother or sister, or anyone
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