Multiplication Madness

To make learning multiplication facts a bit more exciting, we are playing a variety of games in class each day.  Today, students worked with a math buddy to practice their facts with a new game that everyone LOVED!

Again, I can't stress enough how important it is for students to be practicing their multiplication facts every night.  We have been making flashcards in class to study at home, and I have been assigning this instead of regular math homework for the last two weeks.  At this time, we have learned strategies for 2s, 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s, and 8s.

It's important to note, however, that the automaticity we're seeking truly results from memorization.  The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately with these multiplication facts will allow all students an easier transition into more complicated areas like division and fractions.