Step 3. Multiplication and Division

Ideally students learned multiplication by studying patterns such as repeated addition. One of the better ways to learn about multiplication is through patterns with tools such as the Sieve of Eratosthenes

After you begin understanding patterns here is a good process to memorize multiplication facts (times tables to 9) in 7 days. Use the Timed Multiplication Quiz to help with all numbers except squares.

      • Step 1. Learn squares first. 2 x 2, 3 x 3 to 9 x 9

      • Step 2. Twos and squares. Twos are 2 x 3 to 2 x 9

      • Step 3. Fives, squares and twos. Fives are 5 x 6 to 5 x 9.

      • Step 4. Threes, squares, twos and fives. Threes are 3 x 4 to 3 x 9.

      • Step 5. Fours, squares, twos, fives and threes. Fours are 4 x 5, 4 x 6 to 4 x 9

      • Times Table to 12

Think you understand multiplication? If you can pass this Multiplication Pretest without mistakes you are ready to move up a magnificent step!

Think you understand division? If you can pass this Division Pretest without mistakes you are ready to move up a magnificent step!