- What is a Math flashcard log?
- HOW SHOULD I PRACTICE MY FACTS?
- WHAT IS A SPEED DRILL?
- WHY ARE SPEED DRILLS IMPORTANT?
- WHAT TIME SHOULD I SET AS MY GOAL?
- WHERE CAN I GO TO GET EXTRA PRACTICE AND HELP!!!
- Practice time and money on the computer
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What is a Math flashcard log?
Flashcard Logs
A math flashcard log is a record of practicing math facts every day. This
is given to each child to keep in their binder for their own record keeping
and yours. Flashcards should be practiced each night for about 10 minutes.
These do not require a parent signature.
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HOW SHOULD I PRACTICE MY FACTS?
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+2=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.
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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. You can see why it is so important to
practice your flashcards three times a week.
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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 your "Name". You do not have to stop to
figure out what your name is. 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 free up your brain space to think
about the rest of the problem that includes the math fact.
FOR EXAMPLE: If you do not have to think about the math fact when working
long division or a multiplication problem, you can focus harder on the
procedure and get the problems done quicker.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I SET AS MY GOAL?
The class goal for this quarter is:
50 addition/subtraction in 1:15 with 93% accuracy Quarter 1
60 multiplication/division in 2:00 with 93%accuracy Quarter 1
Less time is even BETTER!
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WHERE CAN I GO TO GET EXTRA PRACTICE AND HELP!!!
http://www.321know.com/div55_x2.htm
THIS IS A GREAT SITE FOR PRACTICING ALL YOUR MATH CONCEPTS ESPECIALLY
MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION.
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Practice time and money on the computer
http://drill.edu4kids.com/index.php
At this site's home page, click on the left margin for math and then follow
the prompts.
You do not have to have a membership to make good use of this site!
