As a part time Math teacher, I encourage all level of students to learn their Multiplication Tables, without a calculator, as I still get asked why study them? Knowing the tables well facilitates learning of basic division facts, multi digit multiplication, long division, most fraction math, and factoring. Even in Algebra, one still needs to be able to simplify rational expressions and factor polynomials, perhaps even multiply matrices. If your child doesn’t know the tables, he/she will be challenged mastering many topics. I’m not saying children won’t learn those topics conceptually, they will have a harder time completing the problems and exercises quickly, and can instead, get “bogged down” just by the multiplications. Simple mistakes cause unnecessary frustration that can be eliminated by putting forth a little productive time and effort !
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:39:16 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015