Hi,
I won't go from memorizing 1 times table and up. I find by learning in this order, my kids can remember better.
1) Know that Any Number x 0 = 0
2) Any number x 1 = the number itself
3) Learn all the doubles. Eg. 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 ..... 10x10 , 11 x11, 12x12
4) Any number x 10 = the number itself with a 0 behind.
5) Start to learn multiplication of numbers between 1-5. Eg: 2x4, 5x3. Practise by using triangular flash cards, or during dinner (or anytime!) for fun.
6) Once well versed of the above, expand to 6-10 or 12.
There are some tricks for some. For the 9 times table, u can use your ten fingers!
For 7x8=56, just remember 5,6,7,8.
For 3x4=12, it is 1,2,3,4.
I find that my kids learn better compared to the rote method of plain memorizing. Of course, we have to "know" the answers (accuracy and speed) eventually but the above really helps! I remembered my dd was always stucked at 7 x 4. I gave her impromptus question daily till she gets it! :lol: DS seems to always get stucked at 6x8. I don't know why??!!
