Tally steps up to the giant chalkboard. He picks up a piece of chalk and writes a problem. Then he calls out the answer!
Tally writes fast — 8347 times 2913. His tail thumps against the floor. The other dragons crowd closer as the chalk scratches get louder.
A tiny dragon raises a shaky claw. Tally stops and reads the problem: 156 times 4. He taps his claw on the chalk. The room goes quiet.
Tally writes 624 and draws a tiny smiley face. The dragons cheer. The little dragon who asked grins so hard his horns wobble.
Tally gestures for everyone to come closer. The dragons line up, each pointing to a problem they want to solve.
Tally helps each one. The little dragon steps up to the board first, pointing at 156 times 4. Tally smiles and gets to work.
The little dragon watches Tally write the answer. His horns wobble with excitement. Tally draws a smiley face next to 624 again.
One by one, every dragon gets help. The sun glows through the mountain windows as Tally finishes the last problem.