How do you help students master multiplication and division while keeping them engaged and confident?

In this episode, Dr. Nikki Newton shares how relationship-building and effective teaching tools can lower students' fear of math and boost their fact fluency, especially in multiplication and division. Discover strategies that directly address the challenge of making math approachable and accessible for all learners.

By tuning in, you'll learn:

• How to lower students' anxiety around math and make learning more enjoyable.
• Why relationship-building is the key to unlocking students' potential.
• Practical tools for teaching multiplication and division that go beyond memorization and focus on deeper understanding.

Ready to transform your math teaching and help students thrive? Hit play and discover Dr. Nikki’s must-have strategies now!

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