Rockin' the 12 Times Table!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 3:17 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn and master the 12 times table with a fun and engaging song! This lesson uses music and repetition to help you remember your 12s.

Video Resource

The 12 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 12 for Kids

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 3:17
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Key Concepts

  • Multiplication
  • Skip Counting
  • Memorization through Music

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recite the 12 times table up to 12 x 12.
  • Students will be able to identify multiples of 12.
  • Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the 12 times table to solve simple multiplication problems.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about multiplication. Briefly review skip counting and its relationship to multiplication. Introduce the concept of learning multiplication facts through song.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "The 12 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 12 for Kids" video from NUMBEROCK. Encourage students to sing along and dance if they feel like it!
  • Table Charting (10 mins)
    Create a 12 times table chart together on the board or using individual worksheets. Fill in the multiples of 12 as a class, reinforcing the skip counting pattern. For each multiple, have students solve the multiplication equation (1x12=12, 2x12=24, etc.).
  • Practice Problems (10 mins)
    Provide students with practice problems using the 12 times table. These could include simple multiplication equations (e.g., 3 x 12 = ?) or word problems (e.g., If each box holds 12 crayons, how many crayons are in 5 boxes?).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Replay the song one more time and encourage students to dance and sing along. Review the key concepts learned in the lesson. Let students know how crucial multiplication is in mathematics.

Interactive Exercises

  • Flashcard Fun
    Use flashcards to drill the 12 times table. Call out a multiplication problem (e.g., "6 times 12") and have students quickly answer. Vary the order of the problems to challenge them.
  • Twelve's Game
    Play a class game where students take turns saying the next number in the 12 times table sequence (12, 24, 36, etc.). If a student says the wrong number, they're out. Continue until only one student remains.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite part of the song?
  • Can you think of any real-life situations where you might need to use the 12 times table?
  • What other multiplication tables would you like to learn with a song?

Skills Developed

  • Multiplication fact fluency
  • Memorization
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is 3 times 12?

Correct Answer: 36

Question 2:

What is 7 times 12?

Correct Answer: 84

Question 3:

What is 12 x 5?

Correct Answer: 60

Question 4:

What is 9 times 12?

Correct Answer: 108

Question 5:

12 x 12 = ?

Correct Answer: 144

Question 6:

What is the skip counting pattern when multiplying by 12?

Correct Answer: Adding 12 each time

Question 7:

If you have 4 groups of 12, how many do you have in total?

Correct Answer: 48

Question 8:

What is 11 times 12?

Correct Answer: 132

Question 9:

The song helps you learn the:

Correct Answer: 12 times table

Question 10:

What number comes after 60 when skip counting by 12?

Correct Answer: 72

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

1 times 12 is ____.

Correct Answer: 12

Question 2:

2 times 12 is ____.

Correct Answer: 24

Question 3:

5 times 12 is ____.

Correct Answer: 60

Question 4:

8 times 12 is ____.

Correct Answer: 96

Question 5:

10 times 12 is ____.

Correct Answer: 120

Question 6:

Skip counting by 12 means adding ____ each time.

Correct Answer: 12

Question 7:

The song uses ____ to help you remember the times table.

Correct Answer: music

Question 8:

If you have 6 groups of 12, you have _____ in total.

Correct Answer: 72

Question 9:

12 x 4 = ____

Correct Answer: 48

Question 10:

12 x 11 = ____

Correct Answer: 132

Educational Standards

4.N.2.1:Demonstrate fluency with multiplication and division facts with factors up to 12. 4.A.1.1:Create an input/output chart or table to represent or extend a numerical pattern.

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