In the story I’m working on right now . . . (see below if you want to see which one)
Magellan is REALLY not interested in Times Tables. Especially not the SEVENS!
He has maps to make and dragons to rescue!
I started looking around for things that would make it more interesting.
For him. 🙂
For readers. 🙂
Maybe you’ll find something your own local mathematicians will enjoy?
This site has parent encouragement tips as well as practical help. All kinds of things I wish I’d known earlier. 🙂
https://www.theschoolrun.com/times-tables-the-best-ways-to-learn
For example:
“For help and tips with specific times tables follow the links to more advice:
Tips and tricks for learning the 2 times table
Learning the 3 times table: expert advice
The 4 times table step by step
The “easy” times tables: 5s, 10, 11s and 12s
The hardest multiplication table to learn: the 7 times table
The “tricky” times tables: 6s, 8s and 9s
Once your child has a a full set of tables, they need to practise so that they are automatic by the time they start secondary school. A light touch, coming back to those that are difficult, will help, but you should also ensure that your child learns the standard methods of multiplication and division, so that they do not be come over-reliant on doubling and dividing by 10.
–John Bald is an educator with forty years’ experience in teaching literacy, languages and basic maths.”
He includes a link to a very fun video of SEVENS:
(I know, I know–but it’s true, you’ll love it!).
Spoiler: Snakes & Ladders + Tic, Tac, Toe. The perfect Math Night game!
Here’s the story where the math problems cause problems. . .
If you’re a fan of Rheinfels castle, you might enjoy the next Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale: UNDER PRESSURE WITH A SQUASH
For eleven-year-old Princess Saffy, tests ARE the point. Her twin, Prince Magellan, thinks tests are pointless.
But when their beloved dragon gets them into trouble with the Fairy Kingdom. . . the Saffron twins must face the ultimate test–together!
How can they beat the pressure? Get on board the Hubbard submarine and find out!
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