This class is taught in English.

Students will:
--understand meaning of multiplication as the union of equal sets and observe, search, discover, and imagine objects or events that come in sets
--develop fluency with single digit multiplication facts
--use area model to provide meaning for the multiplication operation
--recognize  the role of base-ten number system in multiplication
--visualize a pattern of partial products connected to place value concepts
--use the value of each digit to break apart multiplication problem (using partial products)
--practice squaring two-digit numbers to gain fluency with  multiplication facts
--use conncetions to common algorithms for multiplicaiton to learn to multiply by 11 and 12
--use lattice multiplication
--explore patterns in a multiplication table
--apply knowledge gained to solve real world problems using any method desired

Hear multiplication and think yuck?  Have you been taught that never-ending long multiplication method that your parents and grandparents had to do?  Did you know there are lots of ways you can solve multiplication problems?  Please join me to learn about some more methods!

I taught full-time for sixteen years, and math is one of my favorite subjects! I excel in teaching thinking, problem solving, and pattern finding, not just teaching isolated methods that may not mean much to students.  I believe in providing for play, discussion, and materials you can hold and move in math.  I have a Masters of Special Education of Academically and Intellectually Gifted Students, and taught in a magnet school for gifted students for eight years.  This means I am an expert at challenging students, delving deep into topics, and helping those for whom math isn't their greatest strength.