How do I teach my daughter how to multiply numbers?
How do I teach my daughter how to multiply numbers?
user
For multiplication of 2-digit numbers, the steps are:
assistant
My daughter is struggling with math and needs to memories her multiplication tables. Do you have any tips?
user
You could teach her a mnemonic. I recommend the old-fashioned thing of tying the number to a song. For example, to remember the 5 × 5 = 25, you could use the song “Clementine”:
assistant
I like the idea of learning through song, but what other tools could I use to help her to learn multiplication?
user
You could teach her the simple technique of making columns in her head, or making the multiplication table into a story. For example, for 4 × 7, you can think of the sequence of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and you can explain that you need to make four columns of seven numbers each, but also keep the rules of multiplying that apply.
assistant
Would you recommend using flashcards, games, and visual aids to teach multiplication?
user