Rockin' the 8 Times Table!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 3:09 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn the 8 times table with a fun song and a cool trick! We'll skip count by 8 and discover a 'double, double, double' method to make multiplication easier.

Video Resource

8 Times Tables Song | Skip Counting by 8 With Multiplication

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 3:09
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Key Concepts

  • Multiplication
  • Skip Counting
  • The 8 Times Table

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to accurately skip count by 8s.
  • Students will be able to recall multiplication facts for the 8 times table (up to 8 x 12).
  • Students will be able to use the 'double, double, double' strategy to solve 8 times table problems.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about multiplication and the 8 times table. Introduce the Numberock video and explain that it will help them learn the 8 times table in a fun and memorable way.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the '8 Times Tables Song | Skip Counting by 8 With Multiplication' video from Numberock. Encourage students to sing along and pay attention to the skip counting and the visuals.
  • Double, Double, Double Trick (10 mins)
    After the video, explain the 'double, double, double' trick in detail. Show examples like: 8 x 3: Double 3 is 6, double 6 is 12, double 12 is 24. So, 8 x 3 = 24. Practice with several examples together as a class.
  • Practice Time (15 mins)
    Distribute worksheets or have students use whiteboards to practice the 8 times table using both skip counting and the 'double, double, double' trick. Provide a mix of problems (e.g., 8 x 4, 8 x 7, 8 x 9) and encourage students to explain their reasoning.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts and ask students what they learned. Have them sing the Numberock song again to reinforce the 8 times table.

Interactive Exercises

  • Skip Counting Circle
    Have students stand in a circle and take turns skip counting by 8s. If a student hesitates or makes a mistake, they are 'out,' and the game continues until only one student remains.
  • Multiplication Fact Match
    Create cards with multiplication problems (e.g., 8 x 6) and answer cards (e.g., 48). Have students work in pairs to match the problems with their correct answers.

Discussion Questions

  • What is skip counting and how does it help with multiplication?
  • Can you explain the 'double, double, double' trick in your own words?
  • How can knowing the 8 times table help you in everyday life?

Skills Developed

  • Multiplication Fact Fluency
  • Problem-Solving
  • Memorization
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is 8 multiplied by 3?

Correct Answer: 24

Question 2:

What is the 'double, double, double' trick for?

Correct Answer: Learning the 8 times table

Question 3:

What is 8 x 7?

Correct Answer: 56

Question 4:

When we skip count by 8, what number comes after 40?

Correct Answer: 48

Question 5:

What is 8 x 9?

Correct Answer: 72

Question 6:

If you double 5, then double that answer, then double it again, what number do you get?

Correct Answer: 15

Question 7:

What is 8 multiplied by 10?

Correct Answer: 80

Question 8:

Which multiplication problem equals 64?

Correct Answer: 8 x 8

Question 9:

What is 8 multiplied by 12?

Correct Answer: 96

Question 10:

What is 8 x 11?

Correct Answer: 88

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The numberock song helps us learn the _____ times table.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 2:

8 x 5 = _____.

Correct Answer: 40

Question 3:

The 'double, double, double' trick involves doubling a number _____ times.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 4:

If you skip count by 8, the number after 16 is _____.

Correct Answer: 24

Question 5:

8 x 2 = _____.

Correct Answer: 16

Question 6:

8 x 4 is equal to _____.

Correct Answer: 32

Question 7:

8 multiplied by what number equals 88?

Correct Answer: 11

Question 8:

Eight times six is _____.

Correct Answer: 48

Question 9:

8 x 1 = _____.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 10:

When we multiply 8 by 0, we get _____.

Correct Answer: 0

Educational Standards

4.N.2.1:Demonstrate fluency with multiplication and division facts with factors up to 12. 3.OA.1:Multiply and divide within 100. 3.OA.7:Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.

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