In such instances, multiplication concepts are connected to division concepts. But this becomes a problem when we encounter the concept in later grades, where multiplication is not just an independent problem to solve. We just memorize facts of 2, answer the question and move on, thinking that we have fully understood the concept. We learned multiplication through a traditional, more conventional and boring approach called rote memorization.

Multiplication Resources (Free Printables).

Repeated Addition to Multiplication Expressions.

How to Start Teaching Multiplication: A Visual Approach – Groups.

Multiplication: Addition’s Goofy Friend.

Read on to successfully answer the above questions and help your kids fall in love with the ins and outs of multiplication. It’s true that concepts like addition and subtraction can be done on our fingers, but what about multiplication and division? Are they also easy enough to ingrain in a kid’s mind? Or do we need a more cumulative and engaging approach to teach our kids that it is not as difficult as it seems? But are we making sure that they practice the application of concepts and not simply memorize theories? We place much stress on practicing math because it makes our kids critical of the world around them and is important for their academic journey.

We should help them to solve problems their own way-by being smart and hitting the bullseye instead of shooting arrows in the dark. It is where we should encourage them follow their instincts and to question their perspective. The part where we want them to learn and grow academically is where we should be the most accommodating of our kid’s understanding prowess. So, why do we become critical, and concerned, when it comes to their academic mastery? We may applaud their memory power when we see them recite dialogs from their favorite shows, but rarely do we take note of their observational skills when we see them mimic an animal. We don’t think about what pre or post-crisis analysis they do of their surroundings before coming up with their pranks. These are the things that come to mind when we see kids doing these activities. And mischief-making is an activity that requires careful planning on their part so that the pranks are funny enough to make someone laugh but not stupid enough for them to be grounded.

They have to remember the timings of their favorite shows and try to finish their greens. There’s so much on their to-do list and so little time to execute it all.

A multiplication chart 1 through 12