This article is part of the following topics: Building Math Skills Help Your Child WIth Multiplication and Division
Memorizing Multiplication Tables Essential for Math
Even in these days of computers and calculators, students still need to know how to multiply 7 x 8.
Here are four steps to help your child master the times tables:
Start with the correct figures. It won’t help if your child is memorizing the wrong facts. Stop to look up an answer if you’re not sure.
Start every session with some facts your child knows. This is a way to boost your child’s confidence, but you will be doing more than that. You will also be helping move facts into your child’s long-term memory.
Learn a few at a time. Your child may be overwhelmed by trying to learn everything from 1 x 1 to 12 x 12. Start with a few facts at a time, then build.
Play “beat the clock.” Give your child 10 problems to solve. Time her to see how fast she can get them all right.
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Posted by - carissa on Oct. 08, 2009
thanks for the helpPosted by - Craig from SchoolFamily.com on Jul. 30, 2009
We have lots of worksheets in the Print and Use Tools section. Here's a link to the list of multiplication and division worksheets.http://www.schoolfamily.com/print-and-use-tools/category/32-multiplication-a-division
Craig
Posted by D J on Jul. 30, 2009
All I'm looking for is a printable chart or problems to reinforce multiplication skills