6/19/2023 0 Comments Multiplication mashupThis way they can learn and master skills and see success on the skill WHILE they master facts. But I hate to see a kid struggle to learn a math skill solely because they aren't fluent in basic facts. As kids grow more efficient in multiplication, they themselves put the charts away. If they can fill it in, they can use it on the test. A blank multiplication grid is one of the resources they can use on the state test also. We also teach students to fill in a multiplication grid, and how to use it to find multiples and factors.We are able to do small group lessons during another part of the day and always review and practice basic multiplication with them at that time. There is no way to move them forward with all of the standards we have to cover that need multiplication otherwise. The chart will help get them over that hurdle. Not having facts memorized can really put them behind when learning other concepts and skills. We deal with this with a few students every year in 5th grade, and they seem to eventually catch on to the facts. Honestly, I think you need to just give them a multiplication chart to use so that they understand the lessons and then continue to work with memorizing the facts on the side.Here’s what a few teachers in our Inspired In Upper Elementary Facebook groupsaid about using math charts as a way to scaffold instruction! In those cases, sometimes it’s best to differentiate by using multiplication charts. No matter how often we practice or how many different strategies we share, memorizing math facts doesn’t always click for all students. Then we found the songs, and all is right with the world! (Liz C.) Try Multiplication Mashup or Schoolhouse Rock! Honestly, it worked like a charm! We tried EVERYTHING prior to that: flash cards, writing them out a million times and saying them as we did, times tests, Xtra math, reflex, etc. ![]() I used the ones that also sang the actual facts too, so she wasn’t just memorizing the multiples.
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