Kumon Grade 3 Addition & Subtraction (Kumon Math Workbooks)

The first half of the book is devoted to addition, the second, subtraction. The repitition is good, but I think I'd have preferred if they mixed it up a little. The questions are appropriate for a third grade student and although my daughter hates math, I do think the book has helped her. Having said that, the left side page has a column of questions that's basically printed into the spine of the book. You can't see them unless you use brute hand strength to push the book completely flat, and even then it's hard to write because the paper there is curved. This drives my daughter crazy. I have to admit, it drives me a little crazy as well. Overall, a good workbook.

My granddaughter loves doing the problems, and it has really helped her in school.

We use Kumon workbooks throughout our home school curriculum. I started using Kumon for supplemental learning while my youngest student was in public school. We also participated in the Kumon program at a Kumon Learning Center. When I discovered the Kumon workbooks, I dropped the Kumon program at the center, and used these books at home. It's a way cheaper alternative to implementing the "Kumon Method" for families, especially during these tough economic times. My daughter loves math. And what Kumon has done with their math program is nothing short of extraordinary. Kumon believes that you start at a level your child is well versed in, and then build slowly from there. And it really works. My third grader already knows multiplication, but this really gives my student a chance review addition and subtraction very well. Kumon helps build confidence in math, and that's what appeals to me as an educator and parent most. Kumon is also flexible. You could use it to supplement your student's math program when they come home from school, or you could use it to enhance their home school curriculum. One of the best recommendations for Kumon really comes from my student. We've been home schooling for three years now, and I asked my student what math curriculum she prefers the most. She said, "I'd have to say Kumon." When I asked her why, she replied, "Because it makes math easy." So, there you go! :-)

Every summer I buy workbooks for my two boys. This year I chose Kumon, I purchase the whole collection of Grade 4 for my son going into 4th grade and the whole collection of Grade 3 (thinking Grade 2 would be too easy) for my son going into 2nd grade. Later on I found that my younger son had difficulties in some areas in Grade 3 so I bought Grade 2. This has been a great guidance for my kids and I. The books helped my kids learn step by step and I really do see improvements. Its great for me, I simply use the answer sheet to correct and it helps me find out what their weaknesses are. Overall I really like Kumon workbooks compare to previous companies that I have purchased because I do see improvements. Next year I will purchase Kumon again.

I bought this book for my 6 year old who is currently in first grade. Over the past few months, he has learned the crossover and carry over method in both addition and subtraction. He has pretty much worked through the Kumon Grade 2 Addition and Subtraction workbooks. This is a great next step for him. He understands and grasps the concept of adding in the hundreds/thousands; however, with the crossover method I am teaching him how to begin subtracting in the hundreds and thousands. We do daily practice in this workbook and he brings it to school to work in during after-school hours. My plan is to have him comfortably doing this addition and subtraction by the summer and during the summer, so that when he enters second grade in the fall, he will be more comfortable with numbers. I also utilize another book called Daily Math 2nd grade as an additional supplement since it has other daily problems such as (measurements, introduction to multiplication and division, fractions, word problems, etc). No I do not home school my son; however, the curriculum at his current public school is not challenging at all for him especially in the subject of Math. I love the repetition and layout of the book. The problems get progressively difficult as the children work the book. As a previous reviewer said, I wish they were able to combine both addition and subtraction problems together...but I can just print those worksheets out at home for free :).