Addition and Subtraction: Rock Version (Rock 'n Learn)

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Customer Reviews:

Can't argue with success [Posted on 2004-03-13]
We discovered Rock 'N Learn products when we first checked out the Colors, Shapes & Counting video from the library when our son was about 18 months old. Since then we have purchased and/or borrowed most everything that they have produced. Our child (now 4) LOVES their format and responds better to this style of learning than any other we have found.

I have read all the reviews of Rock 'N Learn's products here on Amazon and can understand that not all children (or adults) learn in the same way. While it is true that there does not seem to be an identifiable pattern to some of their sequencing, it is also true that some people do not need it. Our child seems to learn best when things are set to a beat - regardless of the topic or order in which things are presented. The mixed up style, in my opinion, ensures that the child is truly learning the material & not just following the identified patterns. Our son literally runs around clapping a beat while singing math problems set to his own tune. What the tapes have given him are the ideas of how to do this & the mathmatical problems to apply.

The reason I am writing this review is because I would really hate for someone to overlook these great products. No one product works for everyone - but if you find that a beat and a song help your child to learn, these are awesome tools. I would also suggest that you give the tapes several tries before you decide if they are working for your child or not. The first math tape we tried was the Addition & Subtraction Country version. Within 2 days our child was mimicking the country "twang." I was not excited about that (we do not live in the South nor are we Country music listeners) but realized that he truly was listening to the material & was learning the intended lesson. So, while I might not like the music or the temporarily adopted "twang" who am I to argue with learning success? Now that we are into the Rock & the Rap versions, the "twang" has disappeared from daily use, but still shows up occasionally when he is doing his "Country set."

Rock on with Addition & Subtraction [Posted on 2006-03-03]
If your child is an auditory learner,(s)he learns best by hearing the information. Flashcards did not work at all for my daughter, but this CD ( and the rock multiplication one from the same people) worked wonders!!! In an amazingly short time she learned her adddition, subtraction & multiplication facts. I highly reccommend it.

MY FRIEND'S DAUGHTER REALLY LIKED THIS! [Posted on 2007-10-12]
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY FRIEND'S DAUGHTER, AND SHE AND HER DAUGHTER BOTH REALLY ENJOYED IT!

My Students Loved It [Posted on 2008-02-28]
I used this as a "sponge" activity with my classes. It works well as a learning tool, a refresher and as a challenge. Sometime I divided the class into teams. The winning team was the one who answered the most problems correctly. The children loved the music and the upbeat tempo.

Addition & Subtraction Rocks is okay [Posted on 2008-04-07]
I am a third grade teacher and bought this for my class to practice math facts. The first couple of songs are too young for 3rd graders, but the last group of songs are at their level. The last 3 songs are basically the same - there is a beat and a person gives facts. My class liked trying to answer before the cd gave the answer, but the songs got monotonous. The little booklet that comes with it has some good practice, including color pages my class likes. Overall, it's just okay. My class gave it 3 stars.

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