I didn’t come up with this idea…it was my 8 year old son. He started using our calculator to quiz himself on multiplication facts he has learned. He started using it everyday, two or three times a day, for about 5 minutes. Within just a few days I noticed he was so much quicker with his answers while we played our math card game.
So, I gave the calculator to my 10 year old daughter, and she started doing the same. Withing a couple days she too was much quicker while doing multiplication drills.
This method could be use for any math facts: addition, subtraction, and also division. The great thing about it is that the kids can do this on their own. Give all the kids a calculator and now you can have 5 full minutes all to yourself! (hey, some days just 5 minutes of free time makes all the difference).
If it worked so well in our family I am sure it can do the same for yours.
I never would have thought of this idea on my own and I’ve never read about anyone else using it. It is such a simple concept that has yielded great results for us.
Have you ever used this idea in your homeschool?
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Hah! What fun! Jemimah loves using a calculator. To be allowed to use on to quiz herself might just feel like a big game!! I’m a goin’ to try it!! Thanks again. Two great maths ideas in a row . You’re on a roll, girl!!