Math programs with strong emphasis on multiplication tables for my 3rd grader.

[lynn]

I have always used Abeka through grade 3 for my older boys. I am getting bored with it but if it's still one of the best I'll stay with it. Any other suggestions welcome.

[fractalgal]

I have always used Abeka through grade 3 for my older boys. I am getting bored with it but if it's still one of the best I'll stay with it. Any other suggestions welcome.

 

I have no opinion on Abeka as I have not used it.

 

Another idea is that you could have your daughter fill in a blank 12 X 12 multiplication table once a week. I created some on the computer and just print them off.

 

I have my daughter do this in place of one of her daily drills.

[EKS]

If you specifically what to focus on multiplication, then MUS Gamma would be something to look at. It spends a whole year on multiplication.

[TXMomof4]

I use Singapore, which I love, but for fluency in the mult. tables I have my oldest dd start her math using the 'test your tables' on www.mathisfun.com. She goes through each number twice and it seems to get her brain thinking in a math direction. When I skip it we experience all sorts of weeping and gnashing of teeth trying to get our lesson done.

[8filltheheart]

Horizons has a strong emphasis on multiplication in the 3rd grade text. As a matter of fact, with 2 of my kids I have had to close the textbook for a couple of weeks and focus solely on recall speeds.

 

My favorite resource for addition and multiplication is Math-It.

[Guest]

Hands down the best I have used is R&S grade 3. Skip the first 40 lessons as they review adding and subtracting. The remainder of the book is multiplication and division facts. THE best here!

[Chris in VA]

Saxon.

[Mom0012]

I second R&S Math 3. The focus of the whole year is multiplication and division.

 

Lisa

[fractalgal]

Saxon.

 

I second Saxon. Saxon 3 is good. Saxon repeats a great deal in the beginning, but it later picks up.

 

Saxon is more teacher intensive in the younger years.

 

There are placement exams if you are interested, which are helpful.

[dymphna57]

I have used a few types and we are now using Singapore but I think it is a universal problem. At some point you need to do A LOT of times review. I just add it as I see it. We have used worksheets, games ( like Timezattack) and stick with the program we like.

[KarenNC]

We supplement Singapore with something like Timez Attack (http://www.bigbrainz.com), a free downloadable video game that allows the child to work on times tables.

[sagira]

What about something like Math Shark or Flashmaster?