Teaching the Times Tables So Every Student Masters Them

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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. Belinda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    I really like the skip counting, four in a row game, and I need to remember not to time the students.

  2. Ernestina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Awesome strategies.

  3. Carolyn – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –

    This course had some great ideas for getting students to learn their multiplication facts fluently.

  4. Rebecca – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed the tips and strategies for teaching multiplication. This course is a must for 3rd grade teachers.

  5. Rachel – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course with easy to implement strategies.

  6. Heidi – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –

    fun and informative

  7. Luselva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great ideas

  8. Wanda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    The course was full of fun strategies and ideas to help students learn their multiplication tables easily.

  9. Jean – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    I loved these ideas – 5 stars

  10. Alicia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked the Forward, Backwards, Mix’em Up idea

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