by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
One of my favorite math fact activities is to put up a math fact equation and then ask students how they get to the answer. Oftentimes students are decomposing numbers to get to the answer. Decomposing Numbers If the equation is 6+8, students say 6 is 5 and 1, and 8...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Using Patterns in Addition as a strategy is so important for 1st grade and 2nd grade students. When students are able to see and use relationships between numbers to solve math facts, they are well on their way to math fact fluency. When students don’t use strategies,...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Using the counting on strategy is a key step for students to move to math fact mastery. Students first need to use counting strategies. As they become more fluent with counting strategies, they will begin to use reasoning strategies. When students use reasoning...
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When it comes to math, some students get it right away. And for others, they struggle. They may lack confidence. They may even have math anxiety. They get worried about not being fast enough with math. They don’t solve math problems because they are afraid of failing....
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Number Line in Addition It’s no surprise that some students really struggle to commit math facts to memory. That is why I love teaching these students the number line in addition strategy. This gives those students the tools to find the answer to any addition fact....
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
I am a visual learner. And I know many of my students are visual learners or they benefit from extra visuals in our lessons. When I can see something in picture form, I can remember it better. This is one reason why I make anchor charts for math lessons. I enjoy...
