Multiplication Chart A

Age
3-6

Materials

 * 1) Multiplication Chart A (This is the Pythagorean Table).
 * 2) A box of slips with the multiplication combinations from 1x2 to 10x10.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress shows the child how to use the Chart A.
 * 2) She takes out a slip, e.g. 4x3.
 * 3) First, find 4 on the top of the chart, and then find 3 on the right hand side.
 * 4) Place two fingers on the two numbers and move the fingers, sliding down and along until they meet.
 * 5) The answer is 12.
 * 6) Show the child where to record the answer.

Control Of Error
The multiplication board acts as a control of error.

Purpose

 * To help the child learn his tables.

Variation
The child works through the slips memorizing the tables through constant repetition.