Synopsis
Built as a playful extension of the 9×9 multiplication table, this book turns tricky multiplication and division into quick, fun, and magical tricks. From 1-digit times multi-digit numbers to clever 2-digit shortcuts and beyond, each method makes calculations faster and easier — often done entirely in your head!
Learn secrets like Big 2-Digit Times Magic, Teens Times Magic, Same Tens – Ones Sum 10, Divide by 25, Even 2-Digit × 51, and many more. With clear steps, playful rhymes, and helpful illustrations, even big numbers start to behave like friendly puzzles. Readers will be engaged in the magic themselves — discovering patterns, experimenting, and creating their own tricks.
Perfect for curious kids, parents who love clever math tricks, or teachers looking for exciting classroom ideas, this book shows that math can be simple, fast, and full of surprises.
Unlock the magic — and watch numbers come alive!
About the Author
Inspired by a desire to make math fun and easy, the author began experimenting with playful, alternative ways to teach multiplication and division while working as a teaching assistant. The journey started at home with a lovely daughter who once dreaded math. By using creative, magical tricks different from the classroom approach, the author helped her learn faster, with less chance of mistakes. One memorable moment came when she instantly solved 12 × 12 in class, proudly sharing that her dad had taught her the "magic" method. Her teacher, impressed, even borrowed the author's notes to learn the tricks herself.This book is the result of that experience - a collection of engaging, clever, and practical methods to make math enjoyable for kids, parents, and teachers alike.
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