Q: My daughter is in the fourth grade and still doesn’t know her multiplication facts. Her teacher keeps telling her that she must have her facts memorized or else she’ll continue to have a hard time in math class, especially as they move into division. What is the best way to help my daughter memorize her multiplication facts?
A: Many children have a challenging time remembering their multiplication facts and unless you have a very good memory, they are often hard to memorize. It is important to keep in mind that the best way to learn math facts is to break them down and make learning them fun. For example, your daughter should start with learning her ones, then twos, then threes and so on. Only once a number is mastered should she continue on to the next number. There are many excellent teaching tools such as flashcards and math games that involve cards or board games, computer programs and stimulating workbooks to keep her attention and interest peaked. Most of the games described are set up in a building block manner and reward the student as they complete each level of work. In order to keep your daughter motivated and interested, work together to build a simple program that includes a combination of many of these tools.
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