| Discussion: | Research Area |
| Topic: | upper middle schoolers that haven't yet mastered multiplication facts |
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| Subject: | RE: upper middle schoolers that haven't yet mastered multiplication facts |
| Author: | Kev |
| Date: | May 20 2005 |
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distrtict like the one I work in. Some suggestions...First explain the
importance of acquiring strong skills in this area and/or develop a "compelling
why" students should master these basic skills regardless of aspirations.
Second, explain that multiplication is simply a fast way of adding. Third,
relate it to real life situations that they may encounter. Fourth, incorporate
basic drills in daily lessons as warmups, homework, preclass work, etc. I agree
with not allowing calculator use unless problem solving "process" is the goal as
opposed to operational ability. These may have been mentioned, however, I hope
they may be of some help.
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