Some children may struggle with multiplication for a variety of reasons. It could be that they don't have a foundational understanding of the basic concepts and principles of mathematics, such as addition and subtraction. It could also be that they don't have a lot of practice with the skill, or they may be having difficulty understanding the concepts, such as place value and regrouping. Additionally, some children may have difficulty with memory recall and may need more repetition and practice to help them learn and remember the multiplication facts. Ultimately, it is important to identify the root cause of the difficulty in order to provide the best possible support and intervention.
Why do some kids struggle with multiplication?
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Natalie has spent more than 15 years teaching and tutoring kids in private schools, public schools and homeschools, and helping their parents figure out how to support them at home. She knows what works for real kids at real kitchen tables.
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Before teaching, she built systems at Sprint, Medtronic and ITT. Today she brings it all together: reading and math tutoring at 605Tutor and executive function coaching at BestEFC, teaching students the planning, focus and follow-through skills school assumes they already have.
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