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Multiplication concept and tables games

Multiplication tables

Multiplication Concept

Explore the multiplication table
This applet visualizes multiplication as a rectangle.
www.mathcats.com/explore/multiplicationtable.html

Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense
Explanations of patterns in the multiplication table and the facts you do NOT need to memorize. Also printable grids.
naturalmath.com/mult/oldsite.html

Learning about Multiples
An interactive animation illustrating multiples. Type a number between 0 and 9 into the grey box and watch the eggs multiply to show the first 6 multiples of the number you enter.
www.absorblearning.com/media/item.action?quick=mj

Multiplication Games

Multiplication.com Interactive Games
A bunch of online games just for the times tables.
www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm

Skillswise Times Tables
Includes factsheets for each table, a quiz, two games, and worksheets.
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/

Multiplication Training Game
Click on the answer cards and drag them to the correct place on the 10x10 multiplication grid.
www.smartygames.com/igre/game.php?dir=math&file=mulMath

The Times Tables at Resourceroom.net
Fill in the multiplication chart - partially or the whole thing - or take quizzes, and get graded.
www.resourceroom.net/Math/1timestables.asp

Math Mammoth Multiplication 1 Learn... - Multiplication concept - Times tables - Word problems Self-teaching worktext - download today!

Math Trainer - Multiplication
Multiplication table training online that responds to your answers and will train your weaknesses.
www.mathsisfun.com/games/math-trainer-multiply.html

Multiplication mystery
Drag the answer tiles to right places in the grid as they are given, and a picture is revealed
www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mult/mult.html

Multiplication grid
Drag the scrambled answer tiles into the right places in the grid as fast as you can!
www.mathcats.com/microworlds/multiplication_grid.html

Table Mountain
Climb the mountain with 20 questions from a selected table.
www.teachingtables.co.uk/tm/tmgame/tgame2.html

Raging Rectangles and Multiple Madness
Two fun printable board games for multiplication; Raging Rectangles is on page 2 and Multiple Madness is on page 6 of the download.
community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/G3WW21-24.pdf

Multiplication Mountain CD
This CD contains a song for each multiplication table, including a track for each song where the answers are not sung. The music is jolly, easy-to-listen, varying in style, with medium beats. The song for the sixes is my favorite! The accompanying booklet contains the lyrics, tips for learning the tables, and additional multiplication activities.
www.amazon.com

Multiplication table Challenge
100 questions, timed.
www.programmingart.com/free/games/multiply/

Mr. Taylor's Multiplication Facts Drill
Simple practice (click on the right answer) for the easy ones, the hard ones, the monsters, or them all.
www.geocities.com/multiplicationfacts

Multiplication memory game
Click on corresponding pairs (problem-answer).
www.dositey.com/2008/muldiv/memorymult.htm

Quiz Hub - Multiplication game
Click on corresponding pairs (problem-answer).
quizhub.com/quiz/f-multiplication.cfm

Math Dice Game for Addition and Multiplication
Instructions for three simple games with dice; one to learn multiplication concept, another to practice the times tables, and one more for addition facts.
www.teachingwithtlc.blogspot.com/2007/09/math-dice-games-for-addition-and.html

Books

Math Mammoth Multiplication 1
Employs a systematic & logical method to learn the multiplication concept and the tables. The tables are learned in the order of easiest first, emphasizing a specific method of structured drill and also learning the tables backwards. With teach new table, the student fills the 12x12 grid up to the facts already studied, showing how much—or how little—is left to study.
www.mathmammoth.com/multiplication_1.php

Times Tables the Fun Way: Book for Kids: A Picture Method of Learning the Multiplication Facts
A colorful and clever book of cartoons and stories. Children learn to associate the numbers with the characters in the story. Price (new): $19.95.
www.amazon.com

Times Tales
A mnemonic system - a memorable short story is associated with each fact. See also my review.
www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=410929

Numbers Juggling booklet
Times without the Tables. Explains mental math methods to multiply single-digit numbers without memorizing multiplication tables. Price: $14.95 / $9.95 (download)
www.mathmojo.com/order_materials/njtwt_details.html

Software

Math Games Multiplication for Windows
A very simple program that quizzes a particular table, or mixed problems.
Price: Free for personal use.
www.quiz-tree.com/math-games-multiplication-windows.html

Arithmemouse Times Tables
A nonviolent multiplication facts video game. Focuses on learning first and testing second. Includes a free demo.
www.arithmemouse.com

MathMatic
A simple program for learning and drilling multiplication tables and division facts.  You can also easily print out all the tables or create multiplication worksheets.  The "Junior" edition is free and fully functional with limited multipliers. The Student Edition by registration. Price: Free (Junior edition) / $23 (Student edition)
www.codexcel.com/sw/mathmatic/

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Multi-digit Multiplication

Math Playground
Learn how to think algebraically with these clever weighing scales.
www.mathplayground.com/algebraic_reasoning.html

Thinking Blocks
Thinking Blocks is an engaging, interactive math tool that helps students learn how to solve multistep word problems. Scroll down to Multiplication and Division.
www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html

Rectangle Multiplication
An interactive tool that illustrate multiplying in parts using the area model. Choose the "common" option for multiplying in parts.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_192_g_2_t_1.html

Math Mammoth Multiplication 2 Learn... - Multiply mentally - Multi-digit multiplication - Estimation - Problem solving A self-teaching worktext - download today!

Interactive Pan Balance
Each of the four shapes is assigned a certain weight. Place shapes on either side of the pan balance and figure out their relationships.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=131

Virtual Slide Rule for Beginners
This slide rule is meant for 3rd and 4th graders (or beginners), and you can use it to multiply or divide smalle numbers.
www.thekidsrule.com/VirtKidBeginner

Mental Math Tricks for Multiplication
Includes some very basic common-sense ones such as multiplying by 9 or multiplying by doubling and halving.
wildaboutmath.com/2007/11/11/impress-your-friends-with-mental-math-tricks

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