Talking Times Tables
Sleep Learning Multi-Function CD
How to use this CD
The concept behind this CD is very simple. It has been known for years that our brains can continue to take in and learn new information even while we are asleep. So why not use this to help those children (or adults) who have great difficulty in learning their 'times tables'.
The Audio files on the CD version and mp3 files are numbered the same as the tables. i.e. the seven times table is track 7; the nine times table is track 9 etc. The tables cover the numbers from 1 to 20! You can use the files in two different ways:
- Conscious learning: Play the files using your CD player's auto-repeat. The table will be read to you and then read again in a different order. Try to beat the second version by giving the answer before the end of the pause.
- Sleep learning: Select one or two tracks to learn. Set your CD player to repeat these tracks continuously. Set the volume fairly low but loud enough so that you can make it out. Play the CD while the subject sleeps. Repeat the process the next night. You'll be surprised how quickly they learn the tables.
For greatest effect use the sleep method with short sessions of conscious learning. Re-enforce the information by playing multiplication games. There are lots of these available on Internet - try multiplication.com for examples.
There's also a great arcade style game available at Bigbrainz which is available for free download which we can't recommend more highly.
Also included on the CD version are higher quality mp3 files and the following freeware programs:
WinAmp | (Freeware) | An excellent mp3 player for the PC. It will play the mp3 version of the audio tracks. (And a lot of other media besides). This version is version 5.35. You can find more information on this player at http://www.winamp.com It's minimum requirements are a PIII 500MHz computer with 15MB of free hard drive space and Windows 98 or better. |
Fun with Figures | (Freeware) | Simple arithmetic practice |
Reken Test | (Shareware/Freeware) | A more complex arithmetic test program which asks progressively harder/easier questions until it determines a level of understanding. More details from http://www.rekentest.tk/ |
Great multiplication games | ||
Bigbrainz Timez Attack | Basic version - (Freeware) |
A brilliant arcade style game which children love to play and is excellent for re-enforcing the tables More details fom http://www.bigbrainz.com/ |
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Reason - I no longer live anywhere near a post office and can't guarentee to mail this to you within a reasonable time.
BUT - download the files free as mp3 files - Right click the link and choose Save as... (of course the CD is a lot more convenient to use).
01-times1.mp3 - 509Kb mp3 file 02-times2.mp3 - 515Kb mp3 file 03-times3.mp3 - 557Kb mp3 file 04-times4.mp3 - 553Kb mp3 file 05-times5.mp3 - 555Kb mp3 file 06-times6.mp3 - 1.5Mb mp3 file 07-times7.mp3 - 1.5Mb mp3 file 08-times8.mp3 - 1.5Mb mp3 file 09-times9.mp3 - 1.5Mb mp3 file 10-times10.mp3 - 1.5Mb mp3 file |
11-times11.mp3 - 1.6Mb mp3 file 12-times12.mp3 - 1.6Mb mp3 file 13-times13.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 14-times14.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 15-times15.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 16-times16.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 17-times17.mp3 - 1.8Mb mp3 file 18-times18.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 19-times19.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file 20-times20.mp3 - 1.7Mb mp3 file |
- If you use headphones avoid the use of inside ear versions. While they are fine for use during the day, using them overnight can lead to a painful ear infection especially if your ear is damp after bathing.