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.
Joshua – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Erika – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Melissa – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was fun and engaging.
Gia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Claudia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great session. It was full of useful information and ideas.
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent strategies for students to learn the multiplication tables.
Maria – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
amazing
Nancy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Some very good ideas to help solve a huge problem.
Jonathan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Some nice ideas for teaching multiplication.
Myrna – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great!