Learning my multiplication was a huge challenge that I faced while in elementary school. I was very determined to learn how to do it but I have a very bad memory. I would have to memorize these multiplication factors for a test the next day and so I would but I would forget as soon as the test was put infront of me. On top of the pressure of memorizing these factors I was also timed which was very overwhelming for me. I started learning my multiplication factors by the flash cards but that did not work for me, so my dad guided me by making me cheat sheets. I used those every night when checking my homework. My mom and I would play school and I would be the teacher teaching my mom and little sister her multiplication factors. This worked really well for me cause I have always been the helping person so I found that if I could teach them their factors they were getting help and so was I. My experience relates to Vygotsky's concepts by the use of guided participation. Both my parents were very supportive and guided me through all the steps of learning my multiplication factors. Now I am a pro at multiplication and would usually win when playing the game “around the world!”