Introduction To Multiplication Facts
ABOUT THIS LESSON
The Introductory Lesson introduces students to the Four Strategies that simplify every Multiplication fact, the concept of Multiplication, and important Multiplication vocabulary: factors, product, and commutative property. Use the Concept Builders provided to reinforce what Multiplication means.
FOCUS FACTS
There are no "focus facts" for the introductory lesson; however, students are introduced to 0X4, 6X4, 6X3, and 8X3, along with the Four Factivation!® Strategies used for each.
The Introductory Video (below) gets students excited about the Factivation!® program and learning their Multiplication facts.
Factivation!® Assessment Tool
The Factivation!® Assessment Tool is a unique and powerful tool that allows teachers/parents to diagnose fact gaps in older students and prescribe only needed lessons. For younger students, use the Pre-Assessment to get a baseline from which to measure progress.
Factivation!® Assessment Tool Components:
Introductory Video
The Factivation! ® Introductory Video lays the groundwork for students' understanding of Multiplication. It is strongly recommended that students watch this video before beginning Factivation! ® for Multiplication. The Introductory Video introduces students to the concept of Multiplication, the Four Strategies used to easily recall every Multiplication fact, and important Multiplication vocabulary (factors, product, and commutative property). Download free Flash player.
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Concept Builder
Concept Builder 1.Multiplication-
Concept / Intro
Concept Builder 2.Multiplication-
Concept / Intro
Concept Builder 3.Multiplication-
Concept / Intro
Posters
What is Multiplication. Multiplication-Concept / Intro
Four Strategies.Multiplication-Strategies / Intro
Commutative Property. Multiplication-Vocabulary / Intro
Product.Multiplication-Vocabulary / Intro