Below is what a flashcard
log looks like and what things need to be filled in each week. The flashcard
logs are due every Wednesday, unless otherwise announced. Single day holidays
do not affect the turn in day. For example, if school is not in session
because of President's Day, the flashcard log will still be due that
Wednesday.
The flashcard logs are to
be done on three separate days, and should be around 10-15 minutes for each
session. You may work longer on a session, but it may not count for two
sessions. These may be done with a parent at first, but should eventually be
done independently.
Focus on working on those
facts that you are not familiar with. Do not waste valuable time going over
2+2=4, when you already know that 2 plus 2 equals 4. Split your flashcards
into two piles- one pile of facts that you have memorized and another pile of
facts that you need to work on. Once you have the facts that you have
memorized in one pile, SET THEM ASIDE AND DO NOT GO BACK TO THEM! Work on
those facts that you are not familiar with and then gradually take those facts
and add them to the "memorized pile". You will then see that you are spending
the majority of your time on the facts you do not know well, and will be
getting the practice you need. You should be able to see the results on your
speed drills.
What is a speed drill?
A speed drill is a sheet
of facts that you are expected to complete in a certain amount of time. Ample
amount of time will be given at the beginning of the year, but will gradually
be shortened as each week goes on. This counts as 10% of your math grade which
you can see why it is so important to practice your flashcards three times a
week.
Why are speed drills
important?
I want you to be able to
KNOW your facts without counting on your fingers, pausing, or thinking about
what is for lunch :) When I ask you "What is your name?" you automatically
reply with "Name". In the same way, when you see 7+9= ? you should immediately
be able to write the answer 16 in the blank. This will sharpen your thinking
skills and help tremendously in math class.
Flash
Card Practice
Due: _________________________________
Students should practice flashcards 10 – 15 minutes for each session. Having
facts “called out” to the student, playing a computer or electronic game,
writing the facts, etc. is not considered doing flashcard practice for these
sessions. Please make sure the student uses flashcards for this
assignment. Please record ALL information for
each session. The sessions should not be completed on the
same night. Each session should be done on a different
day. The weekly flashcard log is due every Wednesday morning when the
student arrives at school. If the students are working
on a Mastering Math Facts sheet that night, five of the 10-15 minutes
may count towards that session.
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Session 1
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Operation practiced: Division (0-5 families)
Minutes practiced ________________________________________
Parent signature _________________________________________
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Date:
_____________
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Session 2
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Operation practiced: Multiplication
(2-9)
Minutes practiced ________________________________________
Parent signature _________________________________________
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Date:
_____________
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Session 3
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Operation practiced: Multiplication
(2-9)
Minutes practiced ________________________________________
Parent signature _________________________________________
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Date:
_____________
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Student initials after he/she checked the log.
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Name: ___________________________