The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge

Mighty Multiples is a visual, auditory and kinaesthetic approach to learning the times tables will appeal to all children, whatever their learning style:

• Kinaesthetic activities form a central part of the scheme. Through finding the 3x table pathway across the playground and doing a long jump multiplication challenge children will develop a firm concrete understanding of the multiplication tables.
• Visual learners will love the sporty characters associated with each times table. The visual grouping sheets, number fans, 144 board and bingo games will help them to visualise the times tables pictorially and develop mental pictures.
• Auditory learners will enjoy listening to and singing along with the songs and poems on the CD.

Problem solving is integral to Mighty Multiples, giving children practice using and applying their times tables in real life situations.

Mighty Multiples works best as a whole-school scheme. Present the in-built motivational rewards at assemblies and watch pupils strive to achieve their Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards. The scheme starts with number stories, so even reception children can be involved.

Tip sheets for parents give ideas for practising times tables at the park or in the car, ensuring that learning the times tables fun for the whole family!

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Introduction

The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge provides a fun, interactive and practical way of learning the times tables. This unique approach is:

Fun

The scheme contains enjoyable activities which engage children in their learning. Interactive It provides a visual, auditory and kinaesthetic approach to learning the times tables which will appeal to all children, whatever their learning style:

◆ Visual – Each times table is linked to a sporting character and there are visual grouping sheets, number fans, 144 grids and bingo games

◆ Auditory – Pupils can listen and sing along to the character‛s songs and poems on the CD

◆ Kinaesthetic – Activities to enable you to jump and leap your way through the times tables! Links to PE and major sporting events!

Practical, tried and tested

This tried and tested method really works. Our trial schools recorded a signifi cant improvement in children‛s understanding of the tables. We measured children‛s times table knowledge for the age appropriate level and, at the end of the trial, 84 percent could recite tables and almost all children could solve word problems relating to applying times table knowledge. The most marked improvement was in attitude towards the times tables. At the beginning 86 percent said they hated times tables and thought they were boring but, at the end of the year, 90 percent said they loved the Mighty Multiples!

The Mighty Multiples Times Table Challenge provides:

A fresh. new integrated approach

The scheme provides lots of practical multiplication and division activities so children gain full understanding. Children learn to apply their times table knowledge to word problems and everyday life situations.

In-built motivational rewards, badges and certificates

How long will it take for your pupils to achieve their Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards? (See page 21.)

Everything you need

The book and CD pack contains everything you need, from group games, number fans and visual grouping activities to songs, poems and assessment activities. All the songs and poems are recorded on the CD, along with instrumental versions of the songs.

Suggestions for starting a Mighty Multiples Club

A great way to raise the profi le of maths across the school (see page 20).

Links to home

Tip sheets for parents for use at the park, while shopping and on the way to school to help make times tables relevant to everyday life (see pages 28-32).