One way to make it easier to multiply, pick a number from a multiplication problem. Then, add the amount of times of the other number.
Example:
6 x 8 = ?
8 = Chosen Number
So, add 8, 6 times.
8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = ?
? = 48
Which, 6 x 8 does equal 48.
