What is the best way to learn basic multiplication tables?

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The best way to learn basic multiplication tables is through consistent practice and repetition, focusing on tables up to 13 by 13. Flashcards are an effective tool for memorization, as evidenced by their success with students. Online resources, such as Khan Academy, offer a variety of exercises to reinforce these skills. Additionally, smartphone apps provide convenient ways to practice multiplication on-the-go.

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  • Explore Khan Academy's basic math exercises for multiplication
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This discussion is beneficial for students struggling with basic multiplication, educators seeking effective teaching methods, and anyone looking to improve their arithmetic skills.

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I realized my biggest problem with math so far is I'm having trouble with basic multiplication, and was wondering what was the best way of learning the basic multiplication tables?
 
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Drill and exercise.
 
There's no trick. You just have to do it again and again until you have it. You shouldn't even think about anything less than 13 by 13 or so, it needs to just be a reflex.
 
Whatever helps you memorize the table. Flash cards worked well with one of my students last year.
 
Before I went back to school for math (at 35) I literally went to the kid section in the bookstore and bought flashcards for multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. (Funnily enough I found out I was worse at addition and subtraction than multiplication and division.)

There's also stuff online (just google) and also if you have a smartphone there are a lot of great apps. I have a few on my droid that I go through sometimes. I don't want to be one of those people who can only do advanced math but forgets how to do arithmetic, so I intend to keep it up.

-Dave K
 
khanacademy.org has a ton of basic math exercises you an do online.
 

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