Teaching for Mastery of Multiplication

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 s...

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Published in:Teaching children mathematics 2005-08, Vol.12 (1), p.26-33
Main Authors: Wallace, Ann H., Gurganus, Susan P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addition
Children
Disabilities
Elementary school students
Learning disabilities
Learning Strategies
Mathematical problems
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
Multiplication
Multiplication & division
Special education
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary: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 and provision of mixed practice.
ISSN:1073-5836
2327-0780
DOI:10.5951/TCM.12.1.0026