Steve Chinn carefully explains how other key maths skills of addition and subtraction can be used to calculate multiples or parts of a number and shows through worked examples and clear ideas how you can learn the skills of multiplcation and division. 

He uses effective learning methods, often involving multi-sensory ideas and students are encourage to use speaking, listening, writing and seeing to build knowledge of these core mathematical skills.

The "What to do when you can't..." series build on what you do know, to teach what you do not know, and you will always know more that you think!  They are written for parents, teachers or students to use and contain clear explanations of how to build key skills.