Multiplication for 2nd graders

Multiplication, one of the four fundamental operations in mathematics. Since it is a fundamental operation, it is taught during the early grade levels of elementary and even in high school as it is used for most equations. The understanding of multiplication is a great help for students in order for them to answer more complicated mathematical problems easier. There are a lot of advanced equations in late elementary up until high school and even in college. Multiplication is a way to make addition a lot easier and less confusing. The way multiplication works is to help the learners have an easier solving process with multiple numbers. One example is when they have to solve for the addition of 7 numbers of 25, if they solve for it using addition, they will have to manually add the numbers one by one, but with multiplication they can easily solve this by doing the vertical multiplication process. To be able to master multiplication and solve more numbers, the learners must first learn the basics. Multiplication is not taught to beginners with large numbers, there are steps in which the teacher or instructor must follow to ensure that all students understood the lesson. During their grade 1 level or, in some rare scenarios, in kindergarten, multiplication is most likely introduced to the students. And when they reach grade 2 level, this is the stage where they will start to get serious with their multiplication lessons. This is also the stage where the teachers must pay attention to their students learning progress, as it may prove crucial in the later part of the learner’s life. There are different ways on how to learn multiplication, just like how other operations can be learned. Of course, first on the list is to always multiply numbers. Practicing multiplication doesn’t have to start with large and complicated numbers. Multiplying numbers starting from numbers with single digit to numbers above 10 will help in understanding and familiarizing with the operation. It is important to progress with multiplication gradually and don’t force the learner to solve for advanced equations as this will only lead to more confusion. Practicing is not the only thing to learn operations, especially multiplication, they can also be learned through games, worksheets, and activities. It’s like practicing the operation but with equivalent scores that will help in the learning progress of the students. 2nd grade students will most likely love to receive high scores and high grades with corresponding merits, they may want to see how they progress with a certain activity or worksheet and be able to show it to their parents and guardian. This is an opportunity to help them keep interested with the lessons at hand. Although multiplication is a fundamental operation and is taught at a young age, it should not be mistaken as an easy lesson. There are students that have taken their lessons for granted during their elementary days that are now having trouble with their math because of multiplication, therefore always answering worksheets is a great practice for young learners.