From: Joanne <warfreeway@gbis.com>
To: Teacher2Teacher Public Discussion
Date: 2000092414:56:01
Subject: problems with memorization

My school has implemented parallel block scheduling this year, and my
fourth grade class consists of the low level (half) and average level
(half) students. While the average students are able to memorize the
multiplication facts, the lower students are struggling. Since those
students aren't visual learners, I've found that daily oral repetition
seems to be helping. I've tried some of the rap songs with this group,
but they have behavior issues as well and get carried away with the
music instead of focusing on the numbers.

I am bound by the curriculum map in my district and must start
teaching multiplication next month whether they know the facts or not.
Since I want them to understand and learn the process rather than
trying to remember the facts, they will be free to use a
multiplication chart while working through the multiplication process.

I would appreciate suggestions on teaching multiplication or math in
general	to a group of predominantly low students. Their interest
levels and mental abilities are average, but their visual capabilities
and reading levels are at the first grade level.

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