Mnemonic Tricks to Teach Multiplication Facts

I continue to look for ways to help my students learn multiplication.  Here is a link to a site that provide mnemonic tricks for each multiplication fact.  It is at multiplication.com.

Six times tables

Here are some links for learning the six times tables.

I found this game that I could use on my interactive whiteboard in my classroom.  It is simple but the timed element might appeal to some students.  Here is the link.

Here are some patterns and hints for memorizing this times table from Dr. Mikes Math Games for kids.

You tube has lots of links.  Here is one of many.

Nets for 3D Geometry

If you need some nets for somewhat more unusual shapes, here is a great link.

Times tables using your hands!

Here is how you can multiply with your fingers for multiplication facts from 6 times 6 to 10 times 10.

Here is a short video explaining how to multiply using your fingers for number facts from 6 times 6 to 10 times 10.  It is really interesting and I wonder why it works?

If you learn better by reading, here is a link to a written version.

Great Advice on Teaching the Times Tables

I was looking through one of my favourite sites, Proteacher, and I came across this posting from an experienced teacher about teaching the times tables. Here is the link.

Mental Mathematics

Years ago when I was subbing in French Immersion classes, I found a mental mathematics program called "jogging de tete" and have been looking for similiar question in English. Finally, I found it tonight.

There are questions for children at each grade, one through eight, and they are in PDF format for easy printing.

Here is the link to Heartland AEA 11 Mental Math Activities.

Math Ideas for the Start of the Year

Grade school teachers can use math to introduce children to their classmates. I found this link from Proteacher with some simple games, such as "How much is your name worth?" and an activity with Skittles. Skittles are great because they are nut and gluten free. Anyway, check out this link and send me your favourite links if you have any.

http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=179658