Understanding Multiplication Through Practice

Understanding Multiplication Through Practice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, English

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial explores the challenges faced by a student in mastering multiplication. Initially, the student finds it easy to add numbers but struggles with multiplication, feeling overwhelmed by the numbers. The teacher emphasizes the importance of practice, likening it to preparing for a game. The student forms a team with friends to practice multiplication tables, gradually improving their skills and gaining confidence. The video highlights the role of practice and teamwork in overcoming difficulties in learning math.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical operation does the narrator find challenging?

Addition

Subtraction

Division

Multiplication

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does the narrator use to describe the difficulty of finding the answer to 2 times 3?

A bird flying away

A squirrel running up a tree

A fish swimming in the sea

A cat climbing a fence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the teacher compare practicing multiplication to?

Writing a story

Preparing for a game

Building a house

Cooking a meal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the narrator's teammates in practicing multiplication?

John, Paul, Mary

Sam, Alex, Lisa

Tom, Jerry, Anna

Miguel, Nick, Jane

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first multiplication problem the team practices together?

Three times three

Two times two

Four times four

Five times five

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about multiplication after practicing with the team?

Frustrated

Still confused

Confident and skilled

Indifferent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal the narrator achieves by the end of the practice?

To add numbers quickly

To divide numbers accurately

To subtract without errors

To multiply as well as playing ball