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.
Laura – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This course was quick-paced and highly engaging! The strategies are pretty basic, but I think that they are very useful. I feel that I am finally armed with simple, yet powerful, multiplication teaching strategies that will have all of my fifth graders on track within the first month-and-a-half of school!
Brandie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
So many GREAT ideas that are useful!!
Crystal – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
Rosalinda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the strategies taught
Tiffany – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
Fun course!
Shannon – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
Good reminders.
VERONICA – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
FERNANDO – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is very goood!!
David – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas will definitely use them
Vicki – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative.