In second or third grade, kids are set to learn their multiplication
tables. Several teachers ask students to practice their multiplication
skills at home. Although, simply sticking to age-old flashcards does
not motivate much learning and fun.
Below are five outstanding and helpful ways to help kids of grades
to practice their multiplication skills based on multiplication tables,
so that they can lead in various math multiplication projects.
Five Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication Skills:
Activity 1: Memory Game
Kids mostly opt to play multiplication memory game. They can create
their own multiplication memory game focusing on a definite multiplication
table. Here, in this example, you we will use table of 3.
Multiplication is a sequential function. You can select a color of
construction sheet, cut 2-inch squares, and write the problem (0 x
3, 1 x 3, 2 x 3, etc.). Now, choose one more color of construction
sheet, and cut squares and write down the answers (0, 3, 6, etc.).
Next, turn almost all the cards downwards and play the usual memory
game. Try to choose a "problem" color and an "answer" color for it.
If your memorization is correct, then note down the points and try
again. You can do this with almost every set of table.
Activity 2: Use of Internet
Next, parents and teachers may make use of the Internet to help practice
multiplication skills for kids. You can find tons of web sites devoted
to help kids to practice and polish their entire math skills. They
also offer fun and innovative interactive games.
Generally, children tend to practice hard in multiplication problems
to improve the game, and when it becomes fun to play, they hardly
realize that they are practicing and learning.
Activity 3: Musical Practice
Another helpful way to practice multiplication is to memorize musically.
Teachers and parents can find several knowledgeable videos, songs,
and recordings, based entirely on multiplication tables and skills.
Several teachers affirm that music is by far the most helpful way
to practice multiplication skills.
Activity 4: Single Calculations
1 x anything = itself
You can start such multiplication concept with a few small numbers,
for example 7 x 1. Try to stick with small digits until you find the
concept easy and simply repeat the number that you are supposed to
multiply. For students of higher grades, try for example 283 x 1 along
with some fractions.
Activity 5: Doubles Calculations
2 x a number = doubles
Two times a number signifies to add it twice. Thus, those are the
doubles in calculation. Tables of two are just the doubles. You can
evaluate the doubles, with multiplication equation, but try to explain
it in addition form.
For example, 2 x 6 = 12, and in addition, doubles of six is the same
6 + 6 = 12. You can write the solution to the addition problem as
the solution to the multiplication problem. Hence, kids need to understand
that 2 x n is n + n.
The implementation of this system is very much simple. You can assess
the concept of 1 x anything, with varied set of numbers bearing the
multiplication tables in mind.
Kids need to observe that, they are not only learning a whole set
of multiplication tables, but they are also making themselves capable
to use these skills to solve bunch of numbers. Kids tend to polish
their multiplication skills with regular and repetitive practice of
multiplication tables. Try to mix these steps or perform each, on
a daily basis. The more you practice, the quicker you will polish
your multiplication skills.
Math is always unproblematic, if is taught and learned in a correct