How Did You “Memorize” Your Multiplication Facts?
I know that most fifth graders already know how to multiply. I asked my classes, “What is multiplication?” Most replied that it was repeated addition. Others answered that it was a faster way of adding the same number over and over. Some said that multiplication was putting numbers in rows and columns then totaling them up. All of these answers lead me to believe that they know what multiplication is. Not only do they know what multiplication is, they also know how to multiply and find the correct product. However, some students take a lot longer than others. I am glad that they can arrive at the correct product, but I wish it didn’t take them so long. Like Amanda, in Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream, she realized that memorizing her multiplication facts made a big difference. She did not want to add over and over, or count and count and count. So now I ask you, “How did you memorize your facts?” Did you just study and study daily? Did your parents drill you? Did you use flash cards? Do you think you would be willing to volunteer and help others memorize their facts?
Posted on September 27th, 2007 by vanchondo
Filed under: Math Questions
Hi Mrs. Anchondo i love ur story about us memorize our facts
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HI MRS. Anchondo I memorized my facts by my mom asking me which time tables do you want to do. And then any time I am with my mom, she will say the times table I am studying. And just out of nowhere. So that is how I studied and look I know all my facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HI MRS. ANCHONDO!!!!! I loved your story. When you asked that question last year, I didn’t want to answer because, i already knew, and i didn’t want to spoil it for everyone. and besides i loved the 5th grade and i hope i see you again
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