Multiplication Fun

Students will:

• Be able to learn their times tables. 
• Understand the concepts of multiplication. 

Vocabulary Words:

• Multiplication: Multiplication is defined as to calculate the result of repeated additions of two numbers. 

To prepare for this lesson:

• Students will be introduced to multiplication and that it is is the repeated addition of two numbers. 
• Read about the 30 Fun, Hands-On Ways to Teach Multiplication. 
• Use the video Times Tables Songs with the students. 
• FactMonster has flashcards from addition to division. There seven different levels to choose from. The students have 2 minutes to go through each level. 

See Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4students.net site in the Teacher Resources. 

Directions for this activity:

1. The teacher will introduce multiplication to the students.
2. The teacher will choose one or more of the 30 fun hands-on activities for the students to do in class. 
3. Use the video Times Tables Songs with the students. 
4. The teacher will share the FactMonster flashcard website with the students in the computer lab or on classroom devices. 
5. The students will practice their times tables throughout the year as they learn them. 

Different options for assessing the students:

• Observations
• Check for understanding
• Have the students record their accuracy score while playing FactMonster. (How many facts completed and how many correct)