Math

In Math this week we continued working on the multiplication facts.  In this chapter we work on 0-5, but feel free to study all of the basic facts at home.  We learned a new game this week called "Baseball Multiplication" which the kids really enjoyed.  You can plan the same game at home using a deck of cards and the chart below.  If you are using Ace-6 (Ace being one) use the top chart.  If you are using Ace - 10, use the bottom chart.  A scratch piece of paper can be used to make the ball field.

Baseball Multiplication (1-6)
If the product (answer) is:
5 or less = out
6-15 = a single
16-24 = a double
25-35 = a triple
36 = A home run!

Baseball Multiplication  (1-10)
If the product (answer) is
20 or less = out
21-50 = a single
51-75 = a double
76-90 = a triple
91 or more = A home run!

Challenge: Use all the cards, Jack can 11, Queen can be 12, and King can be 13.  You may need to adjust the scoring chart.

*Sometimes the kids use the "Joker" for the zero.