Our multiplication challenge is in full swing. On Tuesdays and Fridays each week we have a timed multiplication quiz, and we work at our own pace to make it to the legendary ULTIMATE MIXER. We have three minutes to complete thirty questions. If we get at least 28 questions correct, we move onto the next number. Because we work at our own pace we also keep the province we are working on confidential (that means not bragging or asking others what province they're on - though we're always allowed to encourage our classmates!). Here is a picture of a challenge sheet in progress. Way to go, Jaden! 

Ways to practice our Multiplication Tables:

-The practice worksheets we bring home

-The flashcards we made at school (if you're working on the fours, take all your four cards. If you get the answer right away, put the card in the yes pile. If it takes you awhile, or you get the answer wrong, put it in the no pile. After you go through the deck, pick up the no pile. Repeat, until every card is a y-e-s!).

-Have your parents quiz you, or make up a thirty question practice challenge for you

-Listen to a Multiplication rap C.D (we'll try this tomorrow!)

-Play the challenge card game. Compete with a sibling or parent. Have someone hold up a flash card. Whoever shouts the answer out first wins the card. Whoever has the most cards at the end wins.

-Explore the many, many multiplication iPad apps out there. If you find one that you think is really helpful to you, email some information about it to your friends so they can try it out too.

Good-luck, 3C! You're doing a wonderful job so far :)