Rock 'N Learn: Multiplication Rap | 
| Director: Richard Caudle
Actor: Rock 'n Learn
Studio: Rock 'N Learn
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 61796
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 30
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: RL921
UPC: 725696892127
EAN: 7256968921274
ASIN: B00023BLFS
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: April 27, 2004
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| • | CHILDRENS BOOKS & MUSIC | | • | Early Childhood | | • | Dvd |
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Product Description
Everyone loves rapping along and learning multiplication with D.J. Doc. Positive lyrics, super-cool rap music, and high-energy action make these multiplication rap songs irresistible. Multiplication facts through twelve are easy to learn and remember with these fun rap songsa different one for each set of rap facts. Choose from DVD video, VHS, or audio CD & book.Ages 8 & up. Approx. 30 minutes
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not a rapper's delight April 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The target audience for this DVD is children eight years and older. Like its counterpart Rock 'N Learn: Multiplication Rock, it is best used as a reinforcement tool for students who are already working with multiplication tables in school.
Multiplication tables are shown sequentially from 2 x 1 to 2 x 12 and so on, up to 12 x 12, each set being repeated with a slight pause before the answer is given. This allows the child a chance to practice saying the tables. It also mentions multiplying numbers by zero and one as a part of the introduction.
Unfortunately, the "rapping" isn't very good (at least by current standards), and only takes place during the introductory and closing segments of each set of numbers. While the tables are being shown, it is in the same monotone as the tables in Multiplication Rock, and this was a bit of a disappointment. However, I must acknowledge that this DVD was made back in 2004, and I understand that an updated version is in the works, with better music and graphics.
Despite the bad rap, I've found that it's easier to get children to practice their multiplication tables when music and video are involved, so just choose whichever type of music you think would best hold your child's interest (rock or rap) and get the relevant DVD. Both are helpful in getting children to repeat and memorize tables.
Recommended for students from around seven and up, who need a little help in memorizing the multiplication tables they're learning in school. (I would however suggest waiting for the updated version to see if they can beat the rap)
Rated: 3.5 stars
Amanda Richards, April 17, 2008
Sharpen your Multipliction Skills February 23, 2008
This DVD is not one to teach your child the multiplication facts but one to use to sharpen their multiplication skills. The music is fast, loud and upbeat. My classes both enjoyed and were challenged by this DVD. This is great "sponge" activity for teachers.
 I am appalled! February 5, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The word "rap" being tied to this monstrosity is just laughable! There isn't one single rhyme on the entire DVD, I could have recorded my students pounding better beats on their desks, and there's a bad 80's song out there somewhere that wants its keyboard riffs back. I actually remember being taught by a "rap" technique in the 80's called "wrap-ups" that was 100 times more effective: it included worksheets and kinesthetic learning tools. This DVD does not include any strategy.
I wanted a new tool to help out my struggling students- I don't mind corny- but I wouldn't even think about using this because it's not even catchy. They go through each number sequentially and this is the extent of the rap: 4 x 1 is 4. 4 x 2 is 8. 4 x 3 is 12. Say that outloud to a beat and call it teaching, but there's no way that this is going to stick in a childs head.
Don't waste your money.
 GREAT STUFF June 29, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think we have almost every video Rock 'N Learn makes, and they are great! If you don't have one...then get it. A must have to help your struggling child.
Not worth the money September 21, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was trying to find an alternative to boring multiplication memorization and thought the dvd would contain musical jingles that would stick in her head. This was not the case at all. The songs were boring and uninspiring.
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