5 minutes a day every day Little & often is the painless way to acquire mental arithmetic skills Success in mathematics depends on a solid foundation of mental arithmetic skills Quick calculation involving addition subtraction multiplication & division are the essential building blocks This book is designed as a tool for parents to support their child through the arduous process of learning their number bonds & times tables between the ages of 5-11 years It provides year by year exercises that can be used in infinite combinations to practice for 5 minutes a day every day More than that it gives parents an accurate picture of their child's progress in relation to their age which can be difficult to judge & usually relies on feedback from teachers once or twice a year No need to buy new books as your child gets older because there are 7 years' worth of exercises contained in this comprehensive volume