Full Proof Math Fluency!

What is 99 Math?

Free math games to master fact fluency and curriculum standards. It is a web-based program that provides thousands of free standards-aligned games. You choose the skill, and they generate the problems - and go! It is a program that will engage your students with a classroom live game or assign homework. It's like Kahoot but math style. We can all utilize it in our classroom to get students to start improving their math fluency skills.

What are Ways We Can Help Students Practice their Basic Math Facts?

Here are 12 ways to help students practice their basic math facts:

1. Play math games in class.

2. Commit to daily practice.

3. Listen to and sing songs.

4. Use a math fact fluency app.

5. Utilize a website-based game.

6. Track student progress in your notes and on a bulletin board.

7. Invite students to track their own progress.

8. Celebrate strategies and successes during whole group, small group, and one-on-one lessons.

9. USE 99 MATH!!!

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Why is Math Fact Fluency Important?

Math fluency is important because it…

1. Improves students' ability to solve more difficult problems quickly and accurately.

2. Provides students with the skills they need to succeed in future mathematics courses and careers.

3. Enhances students' confidence in their math abilities.

Common Misconceptions about Math Fact Fluency 1. The best way to assess math fact fluency is through timed tests (e.g. mad minutes).

• Taking a timed test does not provide much information about how the student used their strategies.

• It sends the wrong message to your students. It's not always best to go fast. Rather than celebrating speed, it is important to celebrate strategies.

• Students' progress toward becoming fluent in math facts can be adversely affected by timed tests, according to research.

• Try math running records or math interviews instead! Using either of these types of tools will give you access to real-time information about students' thinking and an opportunity to see what they're thinking in real-time.

2. The best way to improve fact fluency is through drilling facts.

• Students must develop a strong understanding of the concept and efficient strategies for practicing the facts before using fact drills.

• Math games are very effective tools in helping students master facts in a fun and engaging way.

3. Fact fluency is all about memorizing facts.

• Conceptual understanding and strategy application are essential to math fact fluency. Math fact automaticity will come after the student masters those two pieces.