Multiplication Tables Made Easy

By Pervaiz Salik

Multiplication tables are often not given as much attention as they deserve; some students struggle with them. Even GCSE students taking Paper 1 (non-calculator) find this paper difficult. Various ways of remembering tables – some unique – are presented in this guide;.all have been successful in class teaching.

• Language: English
• Publisher: pervaiz salik
• Release date: Mar 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215522127

Pervaiz Salik

I have an honours degree in Mathematics from the Open University and taught in Scotland before gaining an M.A. in English Literature. I taught English to O Level International GCSE Cambridge students for 14 years in Pakistan and was Head of Department there. My Haiku on Cultural Diversity is published in UNESCO’S Cultural Report 2000. My story of Big Samson The Big Lion (in a much shorter form) was accepted for publication by Oxford University Press, but never published for technical reasons. Currently, I have published about 12 e-books on the teaching of English, novels, short stories and poetry. My Spelling book was ranked number 1 in its category on Amazon. My interests include chess, badminton, bridge and astronomy. (Pervaiz Salik)

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Multiplication tables are essential tools in mathematics. They should be mastered in primary, but owing to the lack of emphasis - with more time spent on other activities - even some GCSE candidates are not as fluent as they should be. Paper 1 is non-calculator in the GCSE exam; candidates waste valuable time because they have not learned the tables fluently. This guide presents different methods to deal with this deficiency – some are familiar, and some new. The best method is the one the student likes and can remember easily.

Preliminary: Notation and finger numbering

The notation used here is standard and essential for succeeding chapters. The teacher must ensure the student is familiar with it.

1. Multiplication tables

Proficiency will come with repeated exposure, recitation, and practice in multiplication questions. This