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How to get child to remember multiplication tables?
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The RightStart math games have really helped my son to learn his addition facts. We are not on multiplication yet. Here is a link to some game videos if you are interested. One of them is Multiplication Memory and another is Skip Count Memory if you scroll down.
Wow, we have just had the worst math lesson ever!
I don’t think he is right brained, I thought that fit my daughter better.
We tried the schoolhouse rock a year ago. He will only watch, never repeat or sing anything.
I can try games again, but it is just really hard. Caleb has major OCD, control issues and is really uptight. The only way I could play any games with him is alone and that is hard to do with 4 little kids. Most games do not end up being fun with him at all. He will always focus on something else and start worrying about other things/people/the rain/the phone ringing/ANYTHING, or try to alter the games rules and want to get in a huge drag out battle or discussion about why it should not work that way. He thrives on arguing. UG. I get stressed just thinking about it, LOL. Does anyone else have a child like this?
I am feeling pretty hopeless about this. Time to pray.
I have the Rightstart stuff I just bought for my dd, I can try the multiplication memory game from that with him.
I love RS too…..
Maybe Khan Academy would work for him? It doesn’t focus on memorizing the tables, etc exactly – but it does have the kids work on skills unti they have mastered them – and they can earn (virtual) badges for doing various things etc….
Right Start is wonderful – we love it.
I was taught all the multiplication tables by rote by my mother – but they didn’t stick and I’d forgotten them all again by my late teens. Right Start teaches strategies instead, which make so much more sense to me. So I’m going with the Right Start approach – which has improved my own maths considerably and my daughter enjoys it and seems to be retaining the facts so far.
Sahmamma, Yes, I do. I know EXACTLY how you feel. The arguing, defiance, anger out of nowhere, distractions, strong will, all of it.
Just today, I introduced our new school plan page and schedule. Oh my. At least my son expressed his dislike of it in a respectful way. That is a HUGE step.
I know people say training and habits and all, but they have not parented a child with ADHD. I don’t mean to sound upset, but I just know some people don’t understand how hard it is.
I told my DH tonight that I want to go gluten-free. Have you tried that?
I know I have gluten sensitivities and I suspect both of our bio sons do as well. My sister does and she was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Well, lo and behold, there is a link b/t undiagnosed celiac disease and lymphoma. Before getting diagnosed she had a lot of signs of another auto-immune disease, whose name is escaping me at the moment.
Anyway, yes, I can totally empathize with your struggles. I DREAD some days. And some days it is literally putting one foot in front of the other. If you do the games, make them VERY SHORT and yes, do allow him to win more than not.
As for the little ones, yes, I have 6 children and 3 younger than the child with ADHD. It is very hard some days. Big {{{HUGS}}}
I highly recommend Rapid Recall Math Facts from Little Giant Steps. We bought the computer cd instead of the flash cards and put the sheets in sheet protectors to make them reusable and save some $. This program is the ONLY thing that helped my dd11 learn her facts. It was totally painless and she did it independently. Ds8 has used it for +,-, and x and will do / next year.
missceegee, thanks for the mention. I am really interested in reading about more of their products. This might be just what I need for my 7YO son. Have you used any of their other products?
Just curious if you have any other info. about their products or just the Rapid Recall?
Thanks!
I took a chance on Karen Andreola’s review of Multiplication Memorizer Kit by Arthur Bornstein and bought this kit. By the end of the year my son memorized all the tables. I will reuse it on my next child when her time comes. It was not cheap but it was worth it for me. You can get her review off CBD how the kit works.
Kim.
Not sure if this will help but it’s something that only worked for my oldest son. He had the hardest time with his mulitplication and skip counting. I was in tears and took it to prayer. The idea came to throw a ball back and forth.
So, I got a ball and we’d pass it back and forth while skip counting or saying our multiplication facts. He LOVED it and it helped him a lot…I on the other hand had a hard time thinking and trying to catch at the same time…haha!! But he learned his facts and we both had fun in the process.
That’s great! Now that you mention it, I remember learning mine while jumping rope. I’m going to look into Rapid Recall. It’s just so pricey and I have a hard time putting that much money into something that’s not a book.
Yes, RR is pricey, but it works and it worked painlessly and independently. You can save if you buy the flash cards instead of the cd-rom, but then it isn’t as independent. I also put the workbook sheets in page protectors so that all of my kids will be able to use them. That way I’ll get 4 uses out of it, which makes the price better for us. That said, it would have been TOTALLY worth it even if I only had it for my oldest. To see that light go on and see no more tears and have her calculate things easily in her head – so worth the price for me.
Skip counting was not enough for my 8 y/o. I am using a site http://www.xtramath.org – can’t beat free.
There is no one way to get these facts done, but I can attest, the earlier the better. Skip counting is likely to be more appropriate for ages 5 or 6.
Easy way to memorize multiplication tables is many of tips and tricks, that you can find on Aztekium App – http://www.aztekium.pl/Master
Check it out and have fun in learning with your kid 🙂
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