Article: The standard way to teach multiplication is memorization, which only some children are good at and it's debatable if you can classify this as learning, anyway. Make it interactive as much as possible. Use fingers and toes, blocks, an abacus, whatever you have on hand. Make it fun, not something that's discouraging. Please do not shame kids by having them recite in front of the class it will never improve their memory but it will turn them off math forever and create an unpleasant disparity among students. With this method, students will need to know how to skip-count, which is essentially the same as multiplication. For example, skip-counting by multiples of 4 goes as follows: 4, 8,12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40. 3 x 4 = skip-count by 4 three times: 4, 8, 12. A harder example? 6 x 7 = skip-count by 7 six times: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42. The answer is 42. The best way to learn skip-counting is through the use of songs or other mnemonic devices. Skip-counting by multiples is also the primary method for multiplying single digits by remedial math systems such as Simple Math and Touch Math. Here's an idea: use a beach ball (or two). Take a permanent black marker and divide the ball in half horizontally. This will give you 12 sections. Using the same marker, number the sections from 0 through 11 randomly. Here's how the game is played: You write a number 1 through 10 on the board (preferably the number you are working on in the classroom.) Any child in the room tosses the ball to another child. This child instantly calls out the number their right thumb is on. Both children compete in trying to be the first to say the answer, multiplying the number on the board by the number called out by the child who caught the ball. The winner continues the game by throwing the ball to another child. Have the child who throws the ball say the name of the child that they are tossing it to. This eliminates a mad scramble for many to rush to catch the ball. Pro tip? Let some air out of the ball. It is easier for third graders to catch and it doesn't cause chaos by bouncing all over the room. Instead of saying "four times three is...?" try saying, "four, three times is...?" Try pointing out that the multiplication process is taking a number and re adding it the number of times your multiplying it by. You are just saying it in a way kids would understand more easily. Once they have a grip on it, change up how you say the problem, and what problems you ask them. Make it random and not following a pattern. Kids are like sponges when it comes to learning if you make it interesting.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Teach more than one way to learn. For kids who have trouble with learning multiplication, try skip counting. Turn it into a hands-on game. Change how you word the problem.
Article: Water is the primary culprit in color's bleeding and fading. While you need not swear off showers altogether (please don't, actually), regular washing causes the dye to fade. If you usually shower every day, try transitioning to every other day. Or: wear a shower cap to protect your color on the days you're only washing your body. To supplement this strategy, you can try adding a shower filter specially designed to cut down on mineral content in your water. Minerals like iron and lime are particularly harsh on dyes. This advice will be especially relevant if you're looking to stretch out the timeline on your semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair dyes, as they're intended to wash out around 12 and 24 shampoos, but keep in mind that this is just an estimate. Warm water isn't going to be the end of your hair color, but hot showers will only expedite the color's fading. Heat and steam opens the cuticles of your hair and allows the dye to seep out more easily. You'll want to use shampoo that's specifically marketed for color-treated hair. You should also shampoo less often, as all scrubbing and water will have a negative effect on your hair color. If your hair's getting too dirty with fewer shampoos from fewer showers, try out a dry shampoo to keep your hair clean in those interim periods. Spritz some hair sunscreen onto your damp hair to better protect your color when you're out at the beach, or going to be in the sun for extended periods of time. UV rays continue to penetrate and bleach hair, whether it's dyed or not. Focus on the crown of your head with the sunscreen, as it receives the most sunlight. You could also look for a shampoo and/or conditioner that contains sunscreen, which is common in color-safe products. . Healthy hair looks better and holds onto color better than damaged hair. Get your hair trimmed regularly, avoid using heat styling tools too often, and avoid changing the color of your hair too much. As mentioned above, UV rays will bleach your hair and affect your hair color. Cover your head while you're out and about to keep the color consistent, especially when your hair has been freshly dyed.
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Shower less. Wash with the coolest water you can handle. Shampoo less often, and with color-safe shampoo. Use hair sunscreen. Take good care of your hair Wear hats or scarves while you're outside.
Article: Do this by locating the small groove close to the charging port at the bottom of the device. This will let you hook your fingernail in the the back cover and pry it out. Once the back cover is off, you will have access to the phone's battery. Pry the battery out using your finger, making sure the battery is lifted from the bottom where there are no battery terminals. You will only need to briefly remove the battery, just enough that the metal connectors don't touch anymore, and when you have, the phone's screen will shut off. Once the screen is dark, place back the battery into its compartment. Align the edges of the back cover properly and snap it back on. When the phone has been reassembled, press and hold the Power button until the phone vibrates briefly, signalling that the phone is starting up. The phone should then be responsive again upon reaching the home screen.
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Turn the phone over so its back is facing upwards. Remove the back cover. Remove the battery. Return the battery. Return the back cover. Turn on your device.