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.
Jana – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Bertha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It gives an overview on how to teach multiplications. I love the course it is very helpful.
Staci – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, I think my students will love this info. Going to look into his songs.
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Simple strategies highlighted to target teaching multiplication tables.
Marcia – WESTFALL LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a valuable course addressing a topic that affects elementary teachers.
Nicodemus – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative on strategies on how to teach multiplication to children and the importance it plays on future skills they need to learn.
Shana – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
This was great! Phenomenal ways of teaching multiplication!
DAVID – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent strategies
Caitlyn – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Very concise and to the point, but SO informative!
Janet – NEW KNOXVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I will tell others about the strategies to multiply including The Three “Ms.”