Multiplying...

        The scary truth is that I have always had trouble with multiplication. Math in general has always been my weak area. Till this day it takes me a lot longer than the average person to complete a problem. I know I am capable of doing any problem, it just takes a lot longer for me to process the problem so quickly. Anytime the teacher gave us 5-15 minutes to complete a do now that was as "simple" as 3 problems it scared me inside. No matter how good I was at doing the problem it seemed like I could never finish either before or around the same time as my classmates.

        I remember always having a laminated multiplication chart. I carried that baby around like it was life or death, I needed it more than it needed me. It was very embarrassing to pull out my chart, so I tried to take sneak peaks at it. Of course I didn't have the option of using my chart on tests, so my test score depended on how well my memory was working. As I got older I repeated over and over and over to myself those certain multiplication tables I couldn't seem to keep in my head. Eventually I memorized more than I had previously knew, but even today I couldn't say probably half of the chart with out actually doing the math.

        I wish I could have known at the time to look online for some help in this particular area. I consider myself tech-savvy, and if I would have cared a little more about math I would have just goggled math games. I found this neat website that helps you with your 2-10 tables, as well as 11-19 tables. on this website you can drag the equation to the right answer, you can simply type in the answer the equation, or you can tale a test on the equations. I think this is an easy site to navigate and I honestly believe I could have used this when I was younger, and its never too late to learn so I can still use it today. I also like that there is an app for iPhone and iPad users, although you could still use it on a tablet if you just pulled it up from the internet.

       Overall I think this site would be a great help for students that need a little extra help learning their multiplications tables.