In Math we are really working hard at strategies for addition and subtraction, having "Fact Power" (knowing facts quickly) and soon we will get into turn around facts and fact families. I am going to begin "Gumball Math" timed fact quizzes beginning this week. Each Monday the students will be given the facts to practice for the week and they will make their flashcards in school to be brought home that day and practiced throughout the week. I realize that students have many different tasks and assignments to work on throughout the week, however the students need to begin to have automaticity with their facts. Just a few minutes each day at some point is asked, however you can practice as much as you feel necessary based on how your child does.
On Fridays we will have our quiz. There are 50 facts and the students will be given 3 minutes to complete the quiz. Everytime they successfully complete a quiz, they will get a (paper) gumball on their own gumball machines that are hung in the room. Please note each child works at his or her own pace and this is not a contest. Some students may have only one gumball for a few weeks while others have three or four.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me or send in a note. I do think this will be motivating for the children, they seem to love timed activities. Thank you for your support!
Friday, February 24, 2012
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