Tips and Tricks of Multiplication
Teach your child following tips and tricks to solve the problems of multiplication quickly.
Skip Counting
Teach children to count by tens for instance two, three, four, and so on this exercise is called counting in intervals or skip counting which assist in the process of mastering multiplication. For example counting using multiples of 2 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) makes it easier to learn the 2 times table.
Finger Multiplication
In terms of multiplication tables, one strategy that can be used to easily memorize the 9 times table is known as the finger multiplication technique. The meaning and concept being Now raise both hands and show all ten fingers. So to find 9x 3, you have to bend the third finger. Count the number of fingers before the bent finger, that is 2 stands for tens, count the next which is 7 as ones that brings the total to 27.
Multiplication Stories
Here is a short story that incorporate multiplication problems, making abstract concepts concrete and engaging for young learners.
Story: The Apple Baskets
In a sunny orchard, there were 4 baskets. Each basket was filled with 3 shiny, red apples. Farmer Joe wanted to know how many apples he had in total.
Solution: 4 baskets × 3 apples each = 12 apples
Conclusion: Farmer Joe counted and found he had 12 apples in total. He was happy because he had enough apples to make lots of delicious apple pies for the village fair.
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How to Teach Multiplication to Kids
Teaching multiplication to first graders is a significant step towards imparting good mathematical practices to them. The focus of this chapter is to help young learners understand the concept of multiplication in the simplest way that is fun as well as helping them develop good mathematical skills. Multiplication is a very important operation, it is not only used in higher level mathematics but also in common problem solved and any logical analysis. This article will offer teachers and parents guidelines, suggestion, and ideas in teaching the children how to learn multiplication in a fun way.