Multiplying Times Tables with Your Hands

Multiplying Times Tables with Your Hands

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education, Life Skills

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video from MooMooMath teaches a unique method of multiplying numbers using your hands, focusing on numbers 6 through 10. It provides a step-by-step guide for multiplying pairs like 7x9, 6x8, 8x7, 6x9, and 6x7. The technique involves touching fingers and counting those above and below the touching fingers to calculate the product. This method is particularly useful for those struggling to memorize times tables. The video concludes with encouragement to use this fun and handy technique.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the starting number for the pinky finger in the finger numbering method?

6

7

8

5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying 7 times 9 using the finger trick, how many fingers are above the touching fingers on the left hand?

4

3

2

1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the finger trick, what is the result of multiplying the number of fingers above the touching fingers for 7 times 9?

5

4

3

2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For the multiplication of 6 times 8, how many fingers are below the touching fingers?

2

3

5

4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of the products and the tens added for 8 times 7 using the finger trick?

56

48

64

54

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fingers are above the touching fingers when multiplying 6 times 9?

1

2

3

4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result of multiplying 6 times 7 using the finger trick?

36

42

54

48