Rock Out with the Six Times Table!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 2:04 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn the multiples of 6 in a fun and engaging way using a catchy song!

Video Resource

6 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 6 | Multiplication Song

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 2:04
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Key Concepts

  • Multiples
  • Multiplication
  • Skip Counting

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recite the multiples of 6 up to 72.
  • Students will be able to identify multiples of 6.
  • Students will be able to skip count by 6.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about multiplication and the number 6. Introduce the concept of multiples and skip counting. Explain that they will be learning the six times table through a fun song.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "6 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 6 | Multiplication Song" video from NUMBEROCK. Encourage students to sing along and dance if they want!
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After watching the video, discuss the multiples of 6 that were presented in the song. Write them on the board (6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72). Ask students if they noticed any patterns. For example the numbers in the ones column.
  • Activity: Skip Counting Practice (10 mins)
    Have students practice skip counting by 6 as a class. Start at 6 and have each student say the next multiple. Then, have them work in pairs to practice skip counting with each other. Have one student start at 6 and have them alternate calling out the multiple of 6 until they each reach 72.
  • Activity: Multiplication Chart (10 mins)
    Have students create a multiplication chart for the number 6. This can be done on paper or using an online tool. They should write down 6 x 1 = 6, 6 x 2 = 12, and so on, up to 6 x 12 = 72.
  • Wrap-up and Assessment (5 mins)
    Quickly review the multiples of 6. Ask students to give examples of when they might use the six times table in real life. (Ex. If you have 4 groups of six students, how many students are there?)

Interactive Exercises

  • Numberock Worksheet
    Go to the NUMBEROCK website and find a worksheet that reinforces the 6 times table. Have the students work independently to fill it out.
  • Flash Card Game
    Create flashcards with multiplication problems related to the 6 times table (e.g., 6 x 3). Have students work in pairs or small groups to quiz each other using the flashcards.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a multiple?
  • Can you give an example of when you might use the six times table in everyday life?
  • What did you notice about the video? (Colors, characters, etc.)

Skills Developed

  • Multiplication Fact Fluency
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Skip Counting

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is 6 multiplied by 3?

Correct Answer: 18

Question 2:

Which of these numbers is a multiple of 6?

Correct Answer: 30

Question 3:

What is 6 x 7?

Correct Answer: 42

Question 4:

What is the next number after 36 when skip counting by 6?

Correct Answer: 42

Question 5:

6 x 9 = ?

Correct Answer: 54

Question 6:

Which of these is NOT a multiple of 6?

Correct Answer: 35

Question 7:

What is 6 multiplied by 12?

Correct Answer: 72

Question 8:

You have 5 groups of 6 apples. How many apples do you have in all?

Correct Answer: 30

Question 9:

If you skip count by 6, what number comes after 60?

Correct Answer: 66

Question 10:

What is 6 x 6?

Correct Answer: 36

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

6, 12, 18, ____, 30. What number is missing?

Correct Answer: 24

Question 2:

6 x 4 = ____

Correct Answer: 24

Question 3:

A ______ is a number you get when you multiply a number by another number.

Correct Answer: multiple

Question 4:

6 x 10 = ____

Correct Answer: 60

Question 5:

Skip counting by 6 means adding ____ each time.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 6:

The song went up to 6 x ____ = 72

Correct Answer: 12

Question 7:

6 x 5 = ____

Correct Answer: 30

Question 8:

If you have 3 groups of 6 cookies, you have ____ cookies.

Correct Answer: 18

Question 9:

The number that comes before 12 when skip counting by 6 is ____.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 10:

6 x 8 = ____

Correct Answer: 48

Educational Standards

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

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