Some of you may have been surprised by the recent letter that came home with your child's scores for addition, subtraction and multiplication math facts. The letter was not intended to shock as it was to bring to your attention the need to learn basic math facts at home. Because we are covering other concepts and skills, we do not have the time here in class to review facts. As much as I would love to play our "3 Strikes" game with you children every day, time does not allow for it.
These recent tests will serve as a baseline. The goal is to see growth throughout the year as these same tests will be given three more times.
Our ETC site has lots of great math games that students can use to practice math facts and fluency. I mentioned this at Open House earlier in the year. By going to www.monroeps.org students may then click on "Students" and then on "Elementary Technology Center" or ETC. There, they may select their grade level and access different sites picked by our staff to review various areas in our curriculum - math facts being one of them. Students enjoy playing the games while learning at the same time.
Again, by sending the scores home, it was a way to reiterate the importance of reviewing math facts at home. I am positive that scores will climb as students practice and become more comfortable. Practicing will also improve other areas in math as students will feel more confident!
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