Last week we dove back into some multiplication. This time using a couple of techniques that I had not experienced before- multiplication "clocks" and multiplication circles.
We started by turning each times table into it's own "clock". The center number indicates which times table it is, the numbers in the "ring" around the center number are what it's being multiplied by, and the numbers in the final "ring" are the answer. It was a very interesting way to practice each times table. We also assigned each times table it's own color (which is more clearly seen in the chart below).
After each clock was made Grace then filled out the standard issue multiplication chart. Using a different color for each times table not only made the chart very pretty, but it also allowed her to more easily see the various patterns that are present when multiplication facts are presented in this format.
At the end of last week we were introduced to these fancy multiplication circles. I have to be honest and admit that I didn't "get" this approach until I watched a YouTube video on it. Once I could see it in action it definitely made much more sense to me.
I'm still not sure how I feel about these though Grace really took quite a liking to them (and their lovely designs).
Oh, how I wish these colorful and creative ways were the way that I learned my multiplication facts all those years ago! xo
