Description
Mastering multiplication is a key component of a student’s ability to cultivate confidence in math and in life. In this course, California Teacher of the Year and creator of Multiplication Nation, Alex Kajitani, walks you through his proven approach to teaching students how to master multiplication, “The Three ‘Ms’: Meet, Memorize, Master.”
Here is an overview of what you’ll learn in each section:
- Meet:
- Multiplication as a strategy
- Commutative property
- Multiplication chart
- Skip counting
- Memorize:
- Forwards, backwards, mix ‘em up
- Flash cards
- Seeing and hearing
- Songs, charts, and games
- Master:
- Timed vs. untimed
- Mix it up
- Celebrate
- Tricks that expire
Presenter Bio
Alex Kajitani (Kaw-juw-taw-nee) is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers, and his first book, Owning It was named “Recommended Reading” by the U.S. Department of Education. Alex is also on a mission to get every kid in America to learn their times tables, and to make this happen, he created the popular online program www.MultiplicationNation.com. Alex is a highly-sought after keynote speaker who supports and motivates teachers nationwide, and he’s known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician.” Alex has a popular TED Talk, has been honored at The White House, and was featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” For more of his innovative ideas, visit www.AlexKajitani.com.
Viviana – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful strategies that can be easily implemented into my classroom.
Brian – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
It has several easy to use strategies for teaching the times tables.
Jennifer – WACO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and full of useful information to help students master facts.
Jodi – HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas!! Cool resources!
Stacey – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This is an amazing course. I would love to see a video of his multiplication nation page.
Raymundo – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
good ideas
Glenn – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Great hints about how to most effectively teach multiplication facts.
Marla – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This had great ideas to help students memorize facts
Stephanie – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great lesson on multiplication facts.
Shannon – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Really great!,