Why is it that children struggle with their times tables when the concept is one of simplicity?

Many children find learning their times tables to be somewhat problematic, yet the concept of times tables is one of simplicity. And it isn’t the concept that children can’t grasp, but rather the task of committing multiples to memory.

It is therefore important that a learning approach is used whereby, through problem-solving, they can relate the times tables to their everyday routines and environment. Using this approach enables children to more efficiently learn and retain the multiples of each number.

The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge resource has been designed to do just this, with pupils required to apply their times tables knowledge to better understand and manipulate real life situations.

The resource is suitable for all abilities, and includes and challenges each individual.

Furthermore the activities within the resource are responsive to the demands of the three key learning styles; kinaesthetic, visual and auditory.

Activities for kinaesthetic learners include finding the 3x table pathway across the playground and a long jump multiplication challenge. Activities for visual learners include pictorial worksheets, number fans and bingo. And activities for auditory learners include listening (and singing along) to the songs and poems on the CD.

What’s more, The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge motivational reward system can be built in to whole school assemblies by presenting pupils with Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards as they progress through the levels.

To further help with progress there are helpful tips to get parents involved with practising times tables at the park or in the car, making learning maths fun for the whole family.

You can order the Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge resource in any of these ways:

• On our website
• By phone on 01449 766629
• By fax on 01449 767122
• By email to orders@tradecounter.co.uk
• By post to Brilliant Publications, Mendlesham Industrial Estate, Norwich Road, Mendlesham, Suffolk, IP14 5ND.

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