Learn 3 x 4 = 12
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Cookie Math |
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3 cookies, each
having 4 chocolate chips, equal 12 chocolate chips
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4 + 4 + 4 = 12 (Repeated Addition)
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3 x 4 = 12 (Algorithm)
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Base Pictures |
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The
picture used to help you remember 3 x 4 will contain a tree (3) and a
door (4)
The picture also contains an elf (12) to
help you remember the answer.
3
(Tree) x 4
(Door) = 12
(Elf) |

3 = TREE |

4 = DOOR |
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Other Tips on Remembering 3 x 4 = 12 |
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Skip Counting
- Skip counting is counting while skipping one or more numbers.
To skip count by 3's, skip two numbers while counting.
(3...6...9...) Many refer to this a "counting by 3's
- 3 x 4 is skip counting four times or 3...6...9...12 and you are at
the answer
Remember this sentence
- 12 = 3 x 4 (Sequence 1...2...3...4)
- One two (12) equals three times four (3x4)
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Practice |
To help remember 3 x 4 = 12, 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 3 x 4 = 12. (From memory)
- Write the story for 3 x 4 = 12 in your own words.
- Practice with flashcards. (Click
here to download flashcards)
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| Play an interactive games. (Select level
3)
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