Common Core Multiplication Strategies For 3rd and 4th Grade

Determining the Unknown

Another constructive method to help children memorize single digit products is giving them equations where one number, which is represented by a symbol, is to be determined. For example, ” 4 x 3 = *”, “4 x * = 12″, ” * X 3 = 12″. This exercise should be performed when a child has become well-versed with the concept of multiplication but is having a hard time retaining time tables.