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I Tried 5 Ways to End Math Homework Tears. Only 1 Worked
One short lesson after dinner, sums done in their head, and a kitchen table that's quiet again, even if math was never your thing.
Every school night went the same way: me explaining borrowing for the third time, my son crying over the worksheet, and both of us raising our voices.
These are the five fixes I paid for, and the one that finally made him look up and say 'that's IT?':
Math in a Minute vs. Kumon vs. Flashcards
 Math in a Minute |  Kumon |  Flashcards & drill | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it costs | $24.99, one time | $80–110 to join + $140–200 a month | A pack of cards |
| Time it takes | A few minutes a day | 2 center visits a week + 30 min daily | Drill until it sticks |
| Explains why the answer works | Yes | No | No |
| After a wrong answer | Reread the rule and example | Redo the worksheet | Drill it again |
| Child can work alone | Yes | Yes | Partly |
As of November 2026. Kumon and Math in a Minute are trademarks of their respective owners.
1Explaining It Yourself Ends in Shouting. The Book Explains It for You.
In one UK survey, 52% of parents admitted getting their child's math homework wrong. Voices rise, tears start, and you lie awake replaying it.
Math in a Minute speaks plain kid language, and a note for parents covers the rest. Your child reads the rule, not your face.
2Flashcards Fade by Monday. A Rule They Understand Stays for Life.
One parent logged 50 hours of drill and still got a blank look a minute later. Crammed facts vanish when practice stops.
Math in a Minute teaches the rule behind the answer: 9 + 7 becomes 10 + 7, minus 1. Kids who understand why remember how.
With Math in a Minute
- One clear rule per lesson
- A worked example in full color
- Practice right away, so it sticks
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3Apps and Workbooks Keep Them Busy. Four Steps Make It Stick.
Apps and workbooks pile on more problems, and the facts vanish when practice stops. Math in a Minute teaches the rule, then shows it working.
Every lesson runs the same four steps
- Step IStart with one simple rule
- Step IIBreak it down into 3 easy steps in kid language
- Step IIIWatch it work in a bright worked example
- Step IVPractice until it sticks
Math in a Minute lesson format, enfala.com
4Kumon Runs $140–200 a Month. This Book Is $24.99, Once.
Kumon charges $80–110 to join, then $140–200 a month, and wrong answers mean redoing the sheet. This book explains why, for $24.99 once.
Kumon's monthly fee vs. the whole book
Kumon fees: brighterly.com, 2026. Book: enfala.com Black Friday eBook price.
With Math in a Minute
- No sign-up fee, no monthly bill
- Lessons at home, on your schedule
- Pages they can reread anytime
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5The Fifth Way: Shortcuts That Replace Counting on Fingers
Researchers found early math is the #1 predictor of later grades. On fingers, 49 + 36 means counting up, losing track and starting over.
Math in a Minute swaps counting for shortcuts: 49 + 36 becomes 50 + 36, minus 1. 94% answered faster after chapter one.
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- Written for kids
- Full-color pages
- Room to write answers
- Bonus tips & tricks
- eBook edition available
What parents notice, week by week
- First chapterAnswers come faster
94% of parents in our 2025 survey saw faster answers after the very first chapter.
- Weeks 2-3The 'that's it?' moment
Counting gives way to shortcuts, and answers start arriving before you finish the question.
- Weeks 3-4Math stops being the scary one
Homework gets quieter. 91% said math became something their child actually looks forward to.
- Next report cardGrades follow
89% saw better math grades by the next report card.
What parents are saying
Got this for my lad, who's always said he's rubbish at maths. He now does his sums in his head quicker than I can on my phone, it's honestly MAD. The lessons are short enough that he actually finishes them.
Bought this for my two grandsons, ages 7 and 9. The younger one is on addition and the older one is already on division, so it works for BOTH. The pages are so bright they argue over who gets it first.
My daughter used to hide her maths book under the couch, no joke. Now she comes to me every night to show off whatever new trick she's learned. Took about a fortnight and she reckons maths is her FAVOURITE subject now.
My 6-year-old needed two goes at the subtraction pages before the friendly number trick landed. I wish the practice spaces were a little bigger.
Honestly thought my kids would call it boring. Nope! The word problems are about real stuff like snacks and money so they actually get into it. We brought it on our road trip and they quizzed each other for an hour.
Cute illustrations and the pages aren't crowded, which matters for my kid. The examples are clear and the practice is quick. My husband even picked up a couple of the tricks lol.
They went from counting on their fingers to shouting the answer before I finish the question in Three WEEKS.Dana W., USA
Math in a Minute
Mental math tricks for ages 6-10, written so kids can learn on their own
- Go from 'I can't' to 'I got this'
- Solve problems in their head in seconds
- Help them even if math was never your thing
- Learn it once, keep it for life
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Questions, answered
I was never good at math. Can I still help?
Yes. Every rule is written in plain kid language, and the note for parents walks you through the rest. Plenty of parents pick up the tricks just by reading along.
My child already struggles. Is this too advanced?
This is exactly where to start. Younger kids begin with addition and subtraction, older kids head straight for multiplication and division, and every lesson opens with one simple rule.
How much time does it take?
About a minute to learn the trick and a few minutes to practice. Lessons are short enough to finish before breakfast or after dinner.
Is it a real book or a download?
Both. The full-color paperback is $34.99 with free shipping, and kids write their practice answers right in it. The eBook edition is $24.99.
What if it doesn't work for my child?
You're covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with free and easy returns. Our support team answers 7 days a week at info@enfala.com.