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The idea behind Life of Fred is that if students have an enjoyable experience and have fun doing their math, they will remember it and use it and have a good taste in their math about the whole subject. The subtitle on each of his math books is 'As Serious As it Needs to Be'. And that is just the point: math doesn't need to be horrid and dry. This is mathjust as serious as it needs to beand I can tell you from Louisa's smiles and chuckles, that's not very serious at all! As a bonus, these books are very low priced compared to any other math books on the market. (Compare to Saxon at $5070). If you have a creative child who is languishing on traditional math programs, try Life of Fred! Math, As Serious As it Needs to Be! If you know your math facts (addition and multiplication) and you can read well, then the next step is to get to know Fred! Beware: This is not a traditional math book. This is a childdirected course. The student reads the adventure story, does the math problems that occur as a natural part of the story, and checks their answers (the solutions are right there for the looking.) And learns to love math in the process! You will not get the detailed formula explanations that you get in a traditional math book. I am still amazed that kids can read the story and learn the concepts, but they do!
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- Q: What is 'Life of Fred--Farming' about? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' is a unique math book designed to engage students through storytelling. It combines an adventure narrative with math problems, encouraging children to learn math concepts in a fun and enjoyable way.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' is aimed at elementary school students, typically in grades 1 to 6. It is particularly suitable for children who are already familiar with basic addition and multiplication.
- Q: How does this book differ from traditional math textbooks? A: Unlike traditional math textbooks, 'Life of Fred--Farming' uses a narrative approach to teach math. Students read stories and complete math problems that arise naturally within the story, fostering a love for math rather than treating it as a chore.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Life of Fred--Farming'? A: This book is the sixth in the Life of Fred Elementary math series and offers 128 pages of engaging content. It is bound in hardcover and presents math concepts in a child-directed format.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Life of Fred--Farming'? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' is authored by Stanley F. Schmidt, Ph.D., who has developed the Life of Fred series to make math enjoyable for children.
- Q: Is there a specific teaching method used in this book? A: Yes, the teaching method in 'Life of Fred--Farming' is child-directed. Students engage with the material by reading and solving problems related to the story, which helps them learn math concepts without traditional formulas.
- Q: When was 'Life of Fred--Farming' published? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' was published on January 1, 2012, making it a well-established resource for teaching elementary math.
- Q: Are the answers to the math problems included in the book? A: Yes, the solutions to the math problems are included in the book, allowing students to check their answers and learn from any mistakes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children who struggle with math? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' can be beneficial for children who struggle with traditional math programs, as its engaging narrative approach may help them understand and enjoy math more.
- Q: What is the price range of 'Life of Fred--Farming' compared to other math books? A: 'Life of Fred--Farming' is priced lower than many traditional math books, which can range from $50 to $70, making it a cost-effective option for parents looking for quality math education resources.