Tips For Teaching Multiplication

1. Explain the mindset behind the narration

As with so many other things, saying that  it must be done is not enough. If you explain  why  something is done a certain way, the result is much better.

For example, you can show your child that telling is a shortcut instead of complex or consecutive plus calculations.

If a child is able to appreciate the logic behind storytelling, he or she will be able to learn his or her multiplication more easily. In addition, this motivates the child to try to understand the concept. The child has a natural passion for learning, although this is not always the case.

Therefore, knowing this process, and its importance in life, makes learning more attractive.

2. Don’t start with multiplication tables

If your child has a hard time understanding what telling is, the  worst thing you can do is torture him or her with a multiplication table with many bills.

It is better to start with individual equations.

Practice with simple examples like 2 × 2, 2 × 3, 3 × 3, etc. When your child masters these, you can move on to bigger numbers.

Tip: The phrase  help your child understand times – for example, “5 times three” is the same as “five, three times”. If your child understands this, it will be much easier to tell.

3. Practice makes perfect

There is a downside to this saying, because practice really benefits, and learning multiplication is no exception.

Often, the school environment is not the best place for a child to learn to tell. If parents want their child to succeed in this, you should  take the time each day to promote learning.

4. Take advantage of multiplication tables

These can be very helpful for a child to think about telling from a different perspective.

The tables clearly show the commutative property of multiplication (i.e., 5 × 3 is the same as 3 × 5).

At first, it can be very difficult for a child to understand this. However, with patience and dedication, the child will be able to correct their own bills using this aid .

5. Take advantage of memory

When it comes to understanding multiplication tables,  thinking about them in a different way is very effective.

What do we mean? Tell your child that when something is multiplied by zero, the result is always zero, and when something is multiplied by one, the result is always the same as the other number. When multiplied by two, the result is twice the second number. You can say that when something is multiplied by five, the result is some number of vitos more (5, 10, 15, etc.).

One secret you can reveal to your child is that when you multiply something by ten, only zero is added after the second number.

6. Take advantage of songs, games, and stories

This is a perfect addition to the previous tip. There are many teachable songs that can be found on the internet that will make the storytelling skill more easily passed on to the next generation .  You can also find games that make learning easier as well as add fun.

Other recommendations

It is important to clarify that a  parent should wait for the right moment to teach multiplication to a primary school child. If a child is not ready, he or she will only get frustrated, and perhaps the result will also be a avoidance of math.

Also, always remember to be  patient and caring when teaching your child. Don’t lose your temper when things get worse, and don’t criticize your child’s attempts. Give him positive feedback and appreciate his progress.

This will increase your child’s confidence and enthusiasm, and make the learning experience more effective and tolerable.