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| Multiplication Tables |
We are learning the basics of multiplication. We are learning how to multiply with single-digit numbers, such as 8x5=40. Most students love multiplying by 1, 2, 5, and 10 because it is easy math for them. Many times 6’s, 7’s, and 8’s are the hardest because the counting is much trickier for them. Much of what we do is repetition with multiplication facts because this helps solidify them in their heads. One of the biggest ways our class repeats multiplication facts is by having relay races. There are two teams and two fly swatters. There are a variety of different numbers on the board, a member from each team comes up, the teacher, which would be me, calls out a number sentence, and the first team to slap the write answer on the board wins that round. The students really get into it, and I have found it to be an effective way to help them with repetition and multiplication tables. Another way we help learn our multiplication tables is by using buttons to complete number sentences, such as 8 groups of 3 buttons equals 24 buttons. I have found that hands-on learning is really useful when it comes to multiplication.
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