Mastering Multiplication Facts | Strategies, Tricks, Stories, & Games

This multiplication facts class is like NO OTHER! We use a researched-based proven strategy to support learners in finally memorizing their multiplication facts. In fact, a recent study with 562 learners showed that standardized math scores significantly increased after learning multiplication facts using this unique strategy. Studies have also shown a 33% increase in multiplication fact retention over other more conventional methods for memorizing facts. This is a multi-sensory approach that reaches all learning styles. We don't just PRACTICE multiplication facts in this class. We LEARN them and commit them to LONG TERM MEMORY!

This multi-sensory approach helps kids finally memorize their multiplication facts because it activates different parts of the brain through:
-stories
-songs
-chants
-rhymes
-drawing
-game playing
-hand motions
-visualization
-association
-mnemonics

💬Here is what one Outschool parent had to say whose daughter completed this class:
"My 8yo learner really liked this class and it helped her memorize her facts! We enrolled because she had trouble remembering her multiplication facts and the teacher provided fun stories and cartoons and songs to help memorize, plus had fun tricks and games my learner really enjoyed. It really helped my learner and I’m so grateful she had this class!"

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🤔What if none of these times work with my schedule?
🤔What if I am too young or too old to take this class?
🤔What if I want to take this class at MY pace on MY time?
🤔What if I'd like to take my time during the instructional part of the lesson-speed up or slow down as necessary?

🌟This class is also offered as a self-paced class. This class contains 14 recorded lessons, links to Kahoot and Blooket for digital practice, a set of specially designed flash cards that match the content/hints taught in the class, and the opportunity to Zoom LIVE with me for further support!


Here is a link to the self-paced class:
https://outschool.com/classes/mastering-single-multi-digit-multiplication-strategies-tricks-games-RRZvZ4Lc?usid=OpnolQ0w&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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⚠️Knowing multiplication facts fluently with quick recall is ESSENTIAL for performing multi-digit multiplication and division, operations with fractions and decimals and for success in higher level mathematics such as algebra in the upper grades.⚠️

After using this strategy:
💬 Kids say, "It's easy because you have mind pictures instead of trying to think on your fingers."
💬 Parents say, "After struggling for a year, my son knew every fact within a month."
💬 Teachers say, "I just gave the post-test. This system really works!"

In this class, learners associate the numbers with the characters in a story. For example, to teach 4x4, the story tells about Bart who loves to go hang gliding and can't wait until he turns 16 so he can get his driver's license and drive his 4 x 4. Learners can easily remember 4x4 once the story is learned!  We use cartoons and stories for all the difficult facts: 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s and 8s. Other tricks are used to teach the easier facts: 1s, 2s, 5s, 9s, 10s and 11s. Kids love these tricks and stories and will never forgot "You have to be 16 to drive a 4 x 4, so 4x4=16."

🌟 BONUS 🌟 After you enroll, I will send you:
 ✔️specially designed flash cards to print with images that match the stories we read in class 
✔️a private link to the digital Blooket game we play in class so learners can continue to practice the specific facts we studied that week
 

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1: Zeros and Ones
Week 2: Twos and Fours
Week 3: Threes Trick
Week 4: Fives Trick
Week 5: 3x3 and 3x4
Week 6: 3x8
Week 7: 3x7 and 4x7
Week 8: 4x4 and 6x4
Week 9: 6x3 and 6x8
Week 10: 7x8 and 6x6
Week 11: 8x4 and 7x6
Week 12: 8x8 and 7x7
Week 13: 9s Tricks 
Week 14: Tens Trick and Elevens
Week 15: Twelves


Class Format:
5 minutes: Welcome and Build Community
5 minutes: Introduce the facts we will be learning that day
15 minutes: Listen to the story that goes with each fact; learn tips, tricks and strategies for memorizing
•	Students follow along while they hear the storyteller.
•	Lively animation makes the number characters come alive.
•	Each story is followed by a music video with a catchy song.
•	Learners make a simple sketch in their notebook of the characters/story for each fact.
•	Interactive game on Blooket to engage the learner while testing recall.
5 minutes: Repeat the Facts, Review, Wrap Up


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🌟Meet our All Star teaching team!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Uj-ioFqc4jWD3fbWlF7LhUzsyhm5eX6P6Imuzvai7og/edit?usp=sharing

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🌟Leaves of Learning Academy is rated "Popular" by Outschool because we are in the top 10% of all teachers on Outschool. This means we offer classes that are in high demand that fill up quickly! 🌟We have taught over 7,100 learners on Outschool!

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*Leaves of Learning Academy is an organization on Outschool with about 18 teachers. Occasionally, the teacher for this class may not be able to teach and a substitute teacher from the organization will take her place. Only teachers trained to teach this class will serve as a possible substitute for the class. A message will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the class takes place in the event a substitute will be teaching. I am happy to offer a refund to any learner who prefers not to attend the class with a substitute. Please send a message through Outschool in that event and I will issue a refund. Thank you!