Others say...

"Excellent Math Tutor"
This math tutor DVD offers a "no frills" approach. It focuses on how to work problems which is exactly what most students need to improve in school. It covers strictly the basic mechanics of how to work math problems correctly. It doesn't get into the concepts. I am particularly impressed with how the instruction is paced - not too fast and not too slow. One recommendation: students should work the problems along with the instructor on the DVD and not just sit and watch.

"The 1st-7th grade math tutor"
I bought this CD because my 2nd grader is quite bright and I wanted to teach him properly the concepts from advanced grades. I felt it would be more economical than going to an math enrichment company.The concept of this CD is very good. There is a "teacher" who goes through different math concepts. The only problem is his personal speaking style is quite annoying. First off he ends each sentence with "you know" and in addition the volume is extemely low. He goes through each problem very slowly so for a bright child like my 7 year old he lost his interest quickly. This CD would be great for a slow learner if this could keep his attention I would be surprised.
Quite pricey too!

"Great product that builds math skills"
I don't understand the reviewers comments below as this is a simply wonderful product that has helped my children greatly. The problems are worked out step by step and in the end my children have been able to work problems out faster and wither less chance for errors.

I am puzzled by the comment by the reviewer below says "...we put the 1 above the 2 is because it is equal to one ten and every ten goes in the tens column...". This is true in the problem stated (23+7)...but for 230+70 this is not the reason that you put a '1' above the '2'. Many many times I have seen teachers try to explain the 'reasons' why you carry numbers when adding and borrowing in subtractions and 99% of the time my kids get lost in all of the explanations of what is going on. I much prefer this approach of this DVD which is to stop talking about it and teach the math skills by working problems . I would suggest that any viewer continue to watch this content and not simply turn it off after one lesson as it is like riding a bike - you need practice. I suppose that everyone has a different tase with respect to how to teach your kids math...for me this one is fantastic.

"If you want to understand mathematics, do not buy this dvd."
If your goal is to calculate, then this is a good dvd to get. However, if you want your kids to really understand mathematics, pass up this one. For example, when adding numbers such as 23 + 7, one would first put the 23 and 7 on top of each other and draw a horizontal line under the seven. Then, add the numbers in the ones column so the author states that 7 + 3 = 10 so he says to put the 0 under the line right under the 7 and the 1 needs to go above the 2 in the number 23. Why is this? Well, the author's explanation is that the 1 has to go somewhere so it might as well be above the 2. WHAT??? One would just need to get out some cuisinaire rods to understand the reason why we put the 1 above the 2 is because it is equal to one ten and every ten goes in the tens column. I didn't get beyond this in the dvd simply because as soon as I heard the author's comment, that was all the information I needed to realize the author either doesn't understand the "why" of mathematics or if he does, he chose not to communicate it to the audience. Unfortunately, this is an all too common problem with MANY teachers.

"Head and shoulders above the rest."
Highly recommended DVD series. Just put in the DVD player and in no time your kids will be doing better in math. Yes, it is really that good. Two thumbs up for this one!