A Multiplication Table is a great way to introduce children to the
connections and repetitions of numbers within the Times Tables but some
can find a Multiplication Table rather daunting.
However, if you learn using the Table Fables method you can recall any
Times Table in or out of sequence. Many children find this clever visual
method much easier and less stressful to remember than merely looking at
a Multiplication Table. And they can retain the information for longer!
This Multiplication Table can be printed off and stuck up on the wall.
You will notice that there are characters instead of numbers down the
side - the characters are there to help children remember their Times
Tables faster and more effectively, plus have bundles of fun in the
process!
Explore our website Table Fables to find out more information about each
character's personality and story. Two characters interact with
each other with either hilarious or disastrous results to reveal the
answer to a Multiplication sum. It takes learning the Multiplication
Table to a whole new level!
WHY LEARN THE MULTIPLICATION TABLE?
Life is much easier for your child when they can simply recall the
Multiplication Table rather than trying to work out the answers.
Learning the Multiplication Table also helps children develop that area
of the brain that controls mathematical functions. This
means they become more confident in Maths, which in turn can inspire
them to explore other Mathematics-based subjects, such as Physics and
Chemistry.
As with walking, children don't want to think about what their
feet are doing, they want to enjoy the adventure. So if children know
all the information on the Multiplication Table automatically, then it
makes diving into other subjects all the more enjoyable and rewarding.
However, learning from a standard, no-frills Multiplication Table can be
hard and frustrating for some children. Instead try Table Fables which
uses visual learning, which aids the brain to process information 60,000
times faster than text or numbers. Table Fables takes visual
learning to a whole new level.
The Table Fables method is based on the scientific peg system of memory,
which helps users retrieve information easily. Every Times Table sum, is
represented in an original animated film using hapless and funny
characters as the numbers. Children find the characters easy to remember
and love the funny stories and scrapes the characters get into when they
'meet' each other. Laughing while learning helps them
retrieve the information months after seeing each 'fable'.
Multiplication Table Tips:
Just learn half!
Remember that you only need to learn half of the Multiplication Table.
For instance, 3x5 is the same as 5x3. If you explain that this actually
cuts the job in half, the task might seem less overwhelming to your
child.Learn in a order that suits you
You can learn the Multiplication Table in or out of sequence
so don't worry about learning them in order. Some people like to
learn the 2x, 5x, 10x and 11x first. With the Table Fables technique you
can learn in any order and it still works.Skills that truly last for life
Although it is one of the hardest to master, the 12x Table is one of the most important, as
this will massively help your child in adult life. A salary gets paid
monthly, as does the dreaded mortgage or rent! If they can do quick
mental arithmetic in all areas of life, it will give them a huge
advantage, plus bags of confidence.Commit to memory
In other areas of Maths, sums
need to be worked out logically and methodically, but with the Times
Tables we believe it is much easier and better to literally just
memorise them.Encouragement leads to success
Encourage your child to incrementally increase the
speed in which they recall their Times Tables. It will benefit them
enormously if the answers to a Multiplication or Division sum literally
roll off the tongue.
Good Luck with learning the Multiplication Table and please
contact us if you need any help at info@tablefables.net