Teaching the Times Tables So Every Student Masters Them

$20.00

Presenter: Alex Kajitani
Core Area: Planning 1.1, Planning 1.2, Planning 1.3, Planning 1.4, Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.3, Instruction 2.4, Instruction 2.5, Learning Environment 3.1 
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

What is your biggest challenge with teaching math? If you said it’s that your students don’t know their times tables, you’re not alone. In fact, California Teacher of the Year Alex Kajitani hears this answer from an overwhelming number of educators during the trainings he gives across the country. Join Mr. Kajitani as he walks you through his proven approach to teaching students how to master multiplication, “The Three ‘Ms’: Meet, Memorize, Master.”

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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
Mr. Kajitani is on a mission to help every kid master their times tables, and he hopes you will join him on this mission. With the methods he teaches in this course, Mr. Kajitani ensures you’ll be successful when you do.

 

 

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.

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103 reviews for Teaching the Times Tables So Every Student Masters Them

  1. NOEMI – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    good ideas with the 3M’s

  2. Maria – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    It was awesome to see how a simple concept in math can be taught in so many different ways.

  3. Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great professional development and Mr. Kajitani is interesting to listen to.

  4. Susan – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –

    Great Course!

  5. Moises – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    great course

  6. Becky – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –

    great ideas

  7. Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Loved it! Alex Kajitani is great!

  8. Nita – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –

    Good information.

  9. Sara – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –

    great course because my kids are always struggling with this throughout the year

  10. Corine – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informal

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