5 minutes a day, every day. Little and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.