Now that students have mastered six counting by 3, they are ready for the 6's. The 3 now becomes similar to we treated the 2, 4, 8 progression.
For example, 3 x 2 can now be seen as just 3 doubled. And, 3 x 5 is like 3 x 2 and 3 x 2 plus one more 3. So, 6 + 6 + 3.
Up until this point in the leveled multiplication program, students have mastered most of the six facts. They are only learning 4 more facts and their turn-arounds.
I have included a short video for multiplying by 6. This is meant to be more of a review and practice instead of a concept introduction.
Spinner Tool
Students are given one of the spinners to fill out as a reference tool. The tool will be primarily used during the current level of the multiplication program but should be kept as a reference going forward to higher levels.
Flashcards
There is a set of flashcards provided for the current level. Each set of flashcards include the facts with their turn-around facts. It is important that the students are comfortable with the commutative property of multiplication.
Games for Practice
Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe
Line It Up
Face-Off
There are two timed tests associated with this new factor. The first timed test is designed to be a one minute test of 40 problems and includes only multiplication facts with the new factor. The second timed test is designed to be a two minute test of 60 problems and includes all multiplication facts learned in the leveled program thus far.