Multiplication and Movement
Students will use movement to act out word problems, write multiplication equations several ways, practice multiplication facts, communicate about math with others, and work on balance and coordination in the process!
Jen Herrick
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(183)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Make multiplication problems come alive for your learner in this active class! Knowing multiplication facts is important, but understanding how to apply multiplication is the key for making it useful. In this class, students will apply multiplication to solve problems with equal groups by: 1) Acting out the problem. (Example: "If each of us jump on one foot five times, how many times did all of us jump?") 2) Writing the multiplication equation several ways. 3) Solving the multiplication problem using the method at their developmental ability (skip counting, adding, from memorization), with help as needed. 4) Explaining their thinking. This class is inspired by my experience and substantiated by educational research that children learn best when they are moving. Children have lots of energy so let's harness that energy to learn about multiplication. This class is appropriate for anyone that has been introduced to the concept of multiplication. Let's have fun while we get our bodies in motion and learn multiplication in the process!
Other Details
Supply List
Students need either a white-board and marker (preferable) or pencil and paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
183reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Messiah College
I have 22 years of teaching experience in a variety of educational settings including as a public high school math teacher, math tutor, and enrichment class teacher. I am currently a home educator of my five children in addition to teaching on Outschool for the past 4 years. Due to this diverse background, I have taught a wide range of math skills, from preschool math concepts through AP Calculus. I have a broad understanding of the development of math skills.
My passion is to strengthen students' number sense so that they are comfortable working with numbers, not simply rote memorization, and can extend that knowledge to a variety of real-life applications. I love to incorporate games, visuals, and hands-on activities in my classroom. A principal I strongly believe in is "All the students should do all the work all the time." Children learn best when they are doing!
When I am not teaching, I love to enjoy the outdoors, running, camping, and playing pickleball with my family.
I hope to see you in my classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 128 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class
