Another Vide-OH! (Math 1512, Post 6)

So, here is another video I found....

Its a youtube video about.... you guessed it! M A T H. In this video a description of a new way to solve multiplication problems is explained and demonstrated. I had never seen it done this way but I thought it looked really interesting and wanted to share.

The general idea is that if you were multiplying 24 x 31 you would first draw two lines diagnal and draw an additional four lines next to them going the same way. Then drawing lines in the opposite direction you would cross the lines you already drew with a grouping of three lines and than one more in the same direction. So now, you would have a bunch of lines crossing on your piece of paper. The group of 2 lines next to the group of 4 lines represent the first number, the other lines represent the second number. (Check out the video if you are confused)

From there you count the intersections in the beginning, middle, and end of your diagram then add them together to get your solution. Again, if this explaination is confusing for you watch the video, maybe even a few times to get the jist of what is going on here. She talks fast and if you are not familiar with solving this way, it can be kinda tough. Its hard to teach an old dawg, like myself, new tricks sometimes. Anyways, give it a try and check it out. There are a lot of different ways to solve simple problems. I will be the first to admit that....

A) New things can be scary

B) It is hard to break habit and tradition.

But give it a try and see what is easier and makes more sense. An open mind can make a world of difference.