Research shows that students who are most successful in math often are fluent with their math facts. We often think of fluency in reading, but math fact fluency is a key to success. The goal for our students is that they can complete their their math facts 100 problems in 5 minutes. This means that they are able to respond in 3 seconds!
Today your child brought home their math fact goal sheets. Some of the growth noted his month was amazing. Some student scores increased by 30 to 40 facts! This is tremendous growth and demonstrates quite a bit of hard work! Each student set new goals for next month and it is our hope that they will PRACTICE and follow their goal contract. I will be copying their contract and sending this home. Although I know that some students' processing speed may be a bit slower, we are hoping each child makes some growth (5 - 10 facts per month). With repeated, consistent practice, this is an attainable goal!
Please remember that each child has and XTRA math account. Many student are utilizing this site, yet I know that a few students have completed the program. I am able to go on to the site and see each child's work / scores and problems they have completed. I urge you to have your child log on to the site at least 4 times a week. I am also attaching a site that has a few different programs to practice math facts. If you or your child come across any apps or sites that they enjoy using, please pass these along and I will post them on the blog to all to use!
Math Fact practice site -Newton School Math Fact Practice (+, -, x, & /)
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Kelly Finneran
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