Are you having trouble with two-digit addition? How about three-digit addition? Does column addition confuse you? Do you wish someone could simply explain the properties of addition? Well, ask no more! In a simple and direct style, Rebecca Wingard-Nelson covers topics such as partial sums, regrouping, and place value. Whether you are learning this information for the first time—on your own or with a tutor—or you would like to review your math skills, this book will be a great choice.

Introduction

Numbers and Place Value

Adding One-Digit Numbers

Addition Terms

Column Addition

What Is Regrouping?

The Zero Property

The Commutative Property

The Associative Property

Adding Two-Digit Numbers

Regrouping and Carrying

Adding Three-Digit Numbers

Regrouping for Three Digits

Adding Greater Numbers

Partial Sums

Rounding to Estimate

Mental Addition

Adding Money

Adding Time

Addition Key Words

Word Problems

Further Reading

Internet Addresses

Index

January 2006...

This title, part of a new series, presents a wonderful introduction into the concept of addition. Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson explains the process of addition in such a way that it is easily understood. Math teachers, parents, and students will love it. The book explains addition with both words and pictures to reach more students with a variety of learning styles. The book begins with numbers and place value and concludes with word problems. It is amazing how clearly Wingard-Nelson presents addition skills in this book, especially regrouping and carrying. Students will gain tremendously from the use of this book in elementary math classes. It takes a difficult concept and makes it simple with clear illustrations and examples. The book includes clear large text, color illustrations, an index, a table of contents, and a listing of additional resources. Although the book would be of more use in the classroom setting, the library would benefit from having a copy for students to check out to use at home. Also, older students needing extra help with addition would find this book very useful. Highly Recommended

Rebecca Wingard-Nelson has worked in public, private, and home-school mathematics education. She has been involved in various educational math projects, including developing and writing state assessment tests, exit exams, and proficiency tests, as well