Learn 2 x 7 = 14
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Cookie Math |
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2 cookies, each
having 7 chocolate chips, equal 14 chocolate chips
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7 + 7 = 14 (Repeated Addition)
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2 x 7 = 14 (Algorithm)
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Base Pictures |
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The
picture used to help you remember 2 x 7 will contain a shoe (2) and a
surfin' (7).
The picture also shows four kings (14) to
help you remember the answer.
2
(Shoe) x 7
(Surfin') = 14
(Four Kings) |

2 = SHOE |

7 = SURFIN' |
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Other Tips on Remembering 2 x 7 = 14 |
Doubling
- Another trick to remember the TWOs is doubling
- 7 doubled is 14 (7 + 7 = 14)
Skip Counting
- Skip counting is counting while skipping one or more numbers.
To skip count by 2's, skip a number while counting.
(2...4...6...8...) Many refer to this a "counting by 2's
- 2 x 7 is skip counting seven times or
2...4...6...8...10...12...14 and you are at the answer
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Practice |
To help remember 2 x 7 = 14, do the
following.
- Watch the video and listen to the story 3 or 4 times.
- Close your eyes and see the picture.
- Draw the picture you see for 2 x 7 = 14. (From memory)
- Write the story for 2 x 7 = 14 in your own words.
- Practice with flashcards. (Click
here to download flashcards)
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