Learn 5 x 8 = 40
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Cookie Math |
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5 cookies, each
having 8 chocolate chips, equal 40 chocolate chips
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8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8
= 40
(Repeated Addition)
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5 x 8 = 40
(Algorithm)
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Base Pictures |
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The
picture used to help you remember 5 x 8 will contain a hive (5) on
skates (8).
The picture also contains a hive and
chicks that are dirty dive (40) to
help you remember the answer.
5
(Hive) x 8
(Skates) = 40
(Fort E) |
5 = HIVE |
8 = SKATE |
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Other Tips on Remembering 5 x 8 = 40 |
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Skip Counting (by 5's)
- Skip counting is counting while skipping one or more numbers.
To skip count by 5's, skip 4 numbers while counting.
(5...10...15...20...) Many refer to this a "counting by 5's
- 5 x 8 is skip counting eight times or 5...10...15...20...25...30...35...40 and you are at the answer
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Practice |
To help
remember 5 x 8 = 40, 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 5 x
8 = 40. (From memory)
- Write the story for 5 x 8 = 40 in
your own words.
- Practice with flashcards.
(Click here
to download flashcards)
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| Play an interactive games. (Select level
5)
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