We are beginning our math journey with the Investigations unit “Landmarks and Large Numbers: Addition, Subtraction, and the Number System.” We will be focusing on the base-ten number system, computational fluency, and whole number operations. I have talked with the students about how important it is for mathematicians to have all the tools they need for success: one incredibly important tool is mastery of addition and subtraction facts. We will have timed math tests each Monday and Friday to help the students track their progress in this area. We will talk about how there are many fun way to practice facts. Here’s the helpful list of suggestions:
- Make and use flash cards
- Have someone call them out to you
- Online games (freerice.com; mathfactspro.com; funbrain.com, funmathgames.com; coolmathgames.com)
- Math fact aps…of course, there’s an ap for that!
- Take a practice test
- Make up a game
- Make and use triangle fact-family flash cards
