Structured multisensory drills and activities used to teach the multiplication tables to a hyperactive boy are described. (CL)

This book is about playing with mathematics, teaching: (1) How to multiply and divide large numbers mentally; (2) Making addition and subtraction easy; (3) Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals; and (4) How to quickly check answers for each calculation. Described as a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating,…

Two procedures significantly improved multiplication skills in six students (nine to 12 years old) with learning disabilities. The procedures were writing out multiplication problems and saying problems aloud while working. (CL)

Describes strategies for teaching elementary students to solve a multiplication problem using the lattice method. (JOW)

The strategies for learning multiplication concepts are discussed. The strategies involve introduction of the multiplication concepts through problem solutions with linkage between new concepts and prior knowledge, provision of concrete experiences and semi-concrete representations prior to purely symbolic notations, explicit teaching of the rules…

The effectiveness of a pentop computer when teaching multiplication facts to three middle school students with mild intellectual disabilities was examined. A multiple probe design was used to assess the students learning of one and two digit multiplication facts over a 2-3 week intervention period. During the intervention phase, students used a…

This article presents an alternative to the traditional method of multiplying polynomials, FOIL. The method can be used with any size of polynomial.

The ARROW (Aural, Read, Respond, Oral, Written) Technique using students' self-voice echoing was the most effective method in helping 25 dyslexic adolescents learn their multiplication tables compared to tutor voice, read and say, and write and say methods. (CL)

The author discusses some unique and non-routine ways of developing the multiplication facts. (CT)

Outlines a pattern for multiplication of fractions which facilitates the solution of a large class of problems. Beginning with the rate pair motion, a sequence of interrelated ideas are suggested that should help develop ability in problem solving in both relatively common and in more technical situations. (BR)

The present study contrasts mathematical knowledge that two sixth-grade teachers apparently used when teaching fraction multiplication with the Connected Mathematics Project materials. The analysis concentrated on those tasks from the materials that use drawings to represent fractions as length or area quantities. Examining the two teachers'…

This is the third in a series of articles on using mathematical techniques from history to provide an interesting way for middle graders to practice math. (Editor)