We are getting ready to begin Chapter 6 in math: Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9. Last year, second graders worked with their 2s, 5s, and 10s. Next week, we will be starting a program called, "Multiplication in 7 Days." Your child will have a specific set of facts to memorize each night and will be quizzed the following day. For example, on Day 1, students will learn the "squares." On Day 2, they will review the squares and learn the 2 facts. It will be very important for students to continue practicing their addition facts as well. These facts truly create a foundation and the number sense necessary to master multiplication.
Please be aware that multiplication is presented as repeated addition. Students must understand that multiplication always involves equal groups. For instance, 8 x 7 would be 8 groups of 7. Your child will also be learning and using important vocabulary terms including: factor, product, and multiple.
Standards connected to this chapter are:
3.OA.A.1 - Represent and solve problems involving multiplication
3.OA.B.5 - Understands properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
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