Multiplication Facts 6 thru 9: How to Experience Success

Do your students experience math meltdowns with multiplication facts 6 thru 9? Keep reading to discover “How to Experience Success”.

#1 Math Hiccups

Firstly, your students have learned multiplication facts for 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, and most of the facts for 3 and 4. On the other hand, they are struggling with multiplication facts 6 thru 9. Then again, according to the schedule, you only have a couple of days left before you begin multiplying two-digit numbers, a hurdle in itself.

#2 Breathe

Secondly, take a breath and think about centers or game days to fill in the missing parts. Games are engaging and provide repetitive practice, though in a fun and rewarding way. This is more effective than having Benji write 7 x 6 is 42, twenty-five times, before he can go to recess. And let me add, Benji reallllllly neeeeeds recess!!!

Also, if the weather is unpleasant outside, what a wonderful time to break out math games and puzzles. Need easy sub plans? Make a list of games for small groups of students to play during math.

#3 Leveled Multiplication Fact Values in Games

Thirdly, organize multiplication facts by different levels of visual cues. For example,

1. Play games with multiplication facts 6 – 9 that are multiplied by easy numbers such as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and no
color-coding.
2. Play the same game, though include facts 6 – 9 with numbers 6 – 9, though color-coded.
3. Repeat # 2, in black and white with no color-coding.

For example, see the resource below.

Multiplication Facts 6, 7, 8, and 9, Game