Combination strategies
This next round of posts will discuss the use of what we call combination strategies. By our definition, a combination strategy is using two or more multiplication strategies in conjunction with one another to solve a problem.
The “Identity”
Often overlooked when teaching multiplication strategies is ensuring that a student understands the simple things like the “Identity”.
What is Multiplying Time! about?
The idea behind Multiplying Time! is quite simple; help students learn multiplication strategies that can help them solve problems far beyond the typical “12 x 12″ operation.
Learn to multiply the fun way
Everyone knows that math can sometimes be drab, boring, and quite a challenge. For most folks, the word fun is probably not one that is typically used in the same sentence as math. One of our goals at Math-magical is to change that mindset.