>There's not a whole lot of point to memorizing multiplication tables I disagree. Knowing the answer to a simple multiplication problem instantly will help wh

>There's not a whole lot of point to memorizing multiplication tables I disagree. Knowing the answer to a simple multiplication problem instantly will help when solving a more complex, multi-step algebra problem -- your concentration flows better. For example, imagine teaching a child to factor a second-degree polynomial. You probably wouldn't get very far if s/he was constantly having to enter numbers into a calculator.