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One of the best tools for memorizing the multiplication facts is with stories. Many students learn best when they are able to take part in this process. Directions to give students: 1) Write down the multiplication fact you are trying to memorize. 2) Give each number a personality or a shape that will link the number to prior knowledge. For example, 2 can be a toddler, 4 can be a dog, and 8 can be a fat person. 3) Create an outrageous story and/or a scene that can be pictured. For example, "When