The world with Math 

    We are almost done with our math summer session, it went by so fast and was actually fun! I learned a lot of new techniques to use with math and also refreshed my mind on old math concepts. Math is such a crucial subject to learn in school and learning different ways to teach it effectively so students understand the underlying concept, not just the numbers is very important. We use math in everyday life situations, whether it is balancing our checkbook, baking some fresh chocolate chip cookies or finding out how much the temperature rose from the morning. It is crucial that we have a deep understanding of math concepts at a young age so our citizens have a chance at successful jobs and also can apply these concepts in every day life situations. Before we end our journey together, there is one more technique I want to show you that I find fascinating and so easy to use! It is the "Russian Peasant Multiplication". 

Russian Peasant

 The Russian Peasant Multiplication was a systematic method for multiplying two numbers that does not require a multiplication table. Lets look at an example; 85 X 18 

1.) First, we take 85 and divide by two until we remain at 1. We do not use remainders with this technique. 

2.) Then we take the 18 and multiply by two until we reach the number one as shown below. 

3.) Next, we take all the even numbers in the left column and cross them out along with their partner in the right column and cross them out. 

4.) Finally, we take all the numbers that are remaining in the right hand column and add them up. 

5.) You then have arrived at your answer! 85 X 18 = 1,530