Use these easy steps to quickly multiply any number between 10 and 20 by another number between 10 and 20. Anything from 11-19 – we are talking about some big numbers that you probably aren’t going to memorize – so it helps to have a fast way to do them. The steps may seem a bit ”tricky” at first, but […]
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A collection of math practice sheets – these are the Multiplication Sheets! Basic multiplication facts practice, free printable downloads – with practice for various levels.
The better you can do your multiplication, the funner math can be. Learn the basic multiplication facts by practice, practice, practice.
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When writing an equation, we need to understand the “rules” so that someone solving the equation can understand our intended meaning and then can correctly find the answer. This is part of the beautiful language of math.
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A cool math trick to help you multiply many (but not all…) two digit numbers by 11 – very quickly and in your head! Let’s start with a simple example: 11 * 12 = 132 Do you notice anything about the product? (The “product” is what the answer of a multiplication problem is called) See how the answer 132 has […]
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Sometimes multiplying numbers makes you reach for a pencil and paper… Use this math to help make some bigger problems easier. When given a problem, you can take one of the numbers and cut it in half, and then double the other number. This may result in a combination of numbers that is easier to work with. If one of […]
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What is a square? When a number is multiplied by itself, the result is called the square of that number. For example, 3 * 3 = 9. This is the same as saying 3 squared, or written with an exponent as 32, and 9 is called the square of 3. This type of calculation is used frequently in math. Many formulas […]
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Did you know that when you multiply a 9 by another single digit that the digits of the product will add up to 9? This an easy way to help you remember the multiples of 9 and is helpful in checking your answer. Let’s take a look: Notice that the 1 and the 8 in the 18 add up […]
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