Most people are just taught that if you switch the numbers in a multiplication problem, the answer is the same. This free math tutoring video shows you visually in two ways WHY that is true. For the visual and kinesthetic learners out there, those who struggle with dyslexia or dyscalculia, or those who think they will never be able to understand math, this is how it should be taught!
Category Archives: Multiplication and Division Concepts
Introducing Multiplication as Rectangles – Free Math Tutoring Video
The area model shown in this free math tutoring video is the perfect way to introduce multiplication to children. It is a clear, visual representation without the abstract symbols getting in the way. For some children (and adults!), it will literally feel like their eyes are being opened to what it all means. I wish I would have been taught this way as a child. I feel like I was taught how to navigate the world of numbers as though I was blind when someone could have just told me to open my eyes and SEE it! Using Cuisenaire Rods in addition to doing multiplication by forming rectangles will bring about clear understanding in children who otherwise would not get it.
Introducing Multiplication and Division Concepts – Free Math Tutoring Video
In this free math tutoring video, my 4-year-old and I work on building a conceptual understanding of multiplication and division. This activity is not only for preschoolers! It is worthwhile to use it with any age at all when trying to teach conceptually. Cuisenaire Rods are the perfect tool to use in aiding understanding of what multiplication and division are all about!