In math, we have started working on our math facts with a program called Factswise. FactsWise breaks the addition/subtraction facts up into nine goals, progressing from more easily-learned facts to the ones that provide more challenge. It is important that students are fluent with their math facts. By fluency, we mean being able to automatically recall the facts, quickly and easily. Knowing their facts by memory helps them focus on more complicated math processes later rather than basic calculation. We use an abacus, unifix cubes, number lines, and ten frames to help the students learn their facts. These manipulatives help students build a mental image that will help them become faster at solving facts (and eventually memorizing them). We are seeing an improvement in the skill and confidence levels of our second grader students already! Hoot-Hoot Hooray for second graders!
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