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hmm, i'm not sure i agree with you on that last point JJ!
I know that putting the smaller number first works, but as for nine times something, i find that very easy as it's just ten times, minus the number. If you know what i mean.
It's really difficult, because what worked for me, really doesn't seem to be helping her.
It's funny isn't it, though, how you never ever forget the way you were taught!
I will remember forever: Susan Wolfenden, stood on her desk saying "six sixes are thirty six" thirty six times!
But it made me remember it!