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Multiplication facts of 4 can be easy for students when they use the patterns in our number system to solve and memorize them. It comes by doubling. And our brains love doubling so it makes 4s times tables easy as a result. This is great news because...
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Learning the multiplication facts of 3 doesn’t have to rely on flashcards or rote memorization. In this post, I’ll show you how to teach the 3s times tables using the Doubles + One More Set strategy, so your students build real understanding and fluency that lasts....
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Struggling to help your students actually remember their multiplication facts? You’re not alone. When it comes to how to learn multiplication facts, flashcards and timed tests only go so far. In this post, I’ll walk you through the strategy-based system I use to build...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency
If young students struggle with fact fluency, then it’s likely it will affect the rest of their math abilities. Math facts are the foundation for higher level math. That is why I like to teach my 2nd grade students math fact fluency strategies. These are so helpful to...
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We all use math in our daily lives. From counting money to measuring ingredients, we use math in various forms every day. It is crucial for children to learn and understand math concepts from an early age. It lays the foundation for when they move on to higher level...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
You may have noticed that if you just have students practice timed tests with math facts that it gets really repetitive and boring for students. That is the very reason I started doing a 10 minute daily math center time in my classroom. So today I thought I would...