How a grade two child, memorised tables.

Meera is a bubbly grade 2 CBSE student and she enjoyed movement style of doing activities. She found difficulty in memorizing tables.

Ø  Background: Meera is a lively and energetic second-grade student studying in a CBSE school. She has a natural inclination towards activities that involve movement and physical engagement. However, Meera is facing challenges in memorizing multiplication tables, which is crucial at her grade level.

Ø  Objective: To help Meera memorize multiplication tables by leveraging her kinaesthetic learning style.

Ø  Challenges:

o   Difficulty in memorizing static information.

o   Traditional rote learning methods are not effective for her.

o   Need for engaging and movement-based learning activities.

o   Strategies and Solutions

Ø  Incorporate Movement into Learning:

o   Multiplication Hopscotch: Create a hopscotch grid with answers to multiplication problems. Meera can hop to the correct answer after solving a multiplication problem.

o   Jumping Jacks with Tables: Combine physical exercise with learning. For example, Meera can do jumping jacks while chanting the multiplication tables.

o   Dance and Sing: Use songs and dances that incorporate multiplication tables. There are many educational songs available that make learning tables fun and rhythmic.

o   Use of Visual and Tactile Aids:

a.      Flashcards with Actions: Create flashcards with multiplication problems on one side and answers on the other. Meera can flip the cards while performing an action, like clapping or tapping her feet.

b.      Manipulatives: Use objects like beads, blocks, or counters to visually and physically represent multiplication problems. This can help Meera understand the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.

o   Interactive Games and Technology:

a.      Educational Apps and Games: There are numerous apps designed to make learning multiplication tables interactive and engaging. Games that involve solving multiplication problems to progress can be very motivating.

b.      Interactive Whiteboard Activities: If available, interactive whiteboards can be used to create dynamic and engaging multiplication games.

o   Peer Learning and Group Activities:

a.      Group Challenges: Organize group activities where students can compete in teams to solve multiplication problems. This adds a social and competitive element that can be very motivating for Meera.

b.      Buddy System: Pair Meera with a peer who can help her practice multiplication tables through games and activities.

o   Routine and Consistency:

a.      Daily Practice: Incorporate short, daily practice sessions that are fun and varied. Consistency is key in building memory.

b.      Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate small successes to keep Meera motivated. Use stickers, stars, or a reward system for milestones achieved.

Implementation Plan:

o   Initial Assessment: Identify the specific multiplication tables Meera struggles with the most.

o   Customized Activity Plan: Develop a weekly plan incorporating the strategies mentioned above, ensuring a mix of movement-based and visual activities.

o   Regular Monitoring: Track Meera’s progress through regular assessments and adjust the activities based on her improvement and feedback.

o   Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to engage in similar activities at home to reinforce learning.

Expected Outcomes:

o   Improved retention and recall of multiplication tables.

o   Increased engagement and enjoyment in learning activities.

o   Enhanced understanding of multiplication concepts through visual and tactile experiences.

o   By aligning learning activities with Meera’s preferred kinesthetic style, we can make the process of memorizing multiplication tables more enjoyable and effective for her.