Course

Maths Schoolbag – Multiplications, course 1

Multiplications course 1 provides 26 activity ideas for multiplications in different learning environments in the school´s facilities. The course ideas contain ideas for forming pairs and groups. The instructions of the activity ideas are detailed. You also get tips on how to assess an activity and ideas for pupils’ self-assessment. You can print multiplication calculations cards and times table cards from the Material Pocket. Finnish Active Learning´s versatile activity ideas support STEM-skills. They complete and diversify teaching. The fundamental part in all activities, is the active participation and interaction of pupils, and joy of learning.

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Welcome to course Multiplications 1!

Learning multiplication can be difficult. Here we have gathered active ideas that make the process of learning multiplication more enjoyable and fun. The ideas include games, competition, problem solving, and active moving. Activity stops, where the pupils work in pairs and small groups, can also be arranged by using the exercises. After completing a task from an activity stop, the pupils move on to the next one. In addition to the multiplications, pupils also learn cooperation, listening, perception, and concentration. They also learn patiently to wait for their turn. Deduction and memory are also needed.

Course contents

This course is suitable for primary school and can also be applied to middle schoolers with a little modification. In the beginning of the course, there is a brief introduction to the contents of Math Schoolbag and Finnish Active Learning. Getting familiar with the attachments and active exercise slides makes utilizing the attachments easier, and it is easier to use the ideas later on. Material pocket contains printable multiplication cards, which can be used in this and future courses’ exercises. They are also suitable for active exercises.

In this multiplication course we provide ideas for lessons that can be done in different learning environments. You get exercise ideas that can be done in a classroom, other school’s facilities, and outdoors. At the end, there is a conclusion that includes a recap of this course and introduction to other math courses.

THIS COURSE MATERIAL AND ATTACHMENTS ARE ONLY TO BE USED BY THE BUYER OF THE COURSE. DISTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED. 

Designers of the courses of Finnish Active Learning

We are classroom teachers Teija Kauppi MAT (The Master of Arts in teaching) and Eija Leskinen MAT, a theatre pedagogue and nonfiction author. We have trained teachers, day school teachers and activity directors. Active learning has been a part of our teaching for our whole teaching careers. We have noticed that it motivates and inspires pupils to learn. Learning a new skill becomes easier when it is done by playing and moving. We hope that our course would inspire and encourage more teachers to try active teaching methods. For those, who already use active teaching as one of their techniques, we would like to share new ideas that make each school day even more enjoyable. The name of our company is Ideareppu / Finnish Active Learning.

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Thanks

Thank you to everyone at home, friends, and proofreaders of the material for the most valuable support. Commendations also for other personnel who were part of producing the material. Thank you to Sanna Hietalahti-Husu from Keski-Savon Uusyrityskeskus Wäläkky for entrepreneurship advice. Big thank you to Mobie Oy staff, Kari Vatanen, Eero Eloranta, Petri Lounaskorpi, and Miira Tirkkonen for advice, support, and help overall.

Text and illustration: Teija Kauppi and Eija Leskinen
Translation: Teija Kauppi and Jussi Koponen
Proofreader of the material in English: Hanna Partanen

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