Multiplication fluency

Fact fluency – It’s a BIG deal. Our state standards call for fact fluency and we all know how much easier it is for students who just “get it.” So how do we support fact fluency in our classrooms and help those students who stumble. Ugh. The struggle is REAL! Over my years of teaching I have learned a few tricks that make fact practice time fun, engaging, quick and help my struggling students see their improvement! So they may never win if we player “Round the World” (aka – they may never be…

After I created and posted my Addition Timed Test Program , I had a lot of teachers reach out to me to see if I could create something simil...

Want a fun, no-prep multiplication facts game to use in your math centers tomorrow? Read about how we've "mathified" the popular squares game to practice multiplication facts!

Multiplication and division fluency is such an important skill for 3rd grade students. In Unit 3 of the 3rd Grade Math Made Fun Curriculum,

Increase multiplication fact fluency with these FREE fact fluency strips and array drawing mat. Included are 24 multiplication fact fluency strips that cover the 1-12 multiplications facts. Children select a fact fluency strip and complete the multiplication facts. If they need support in solving the fact, they can use the array drawing mat to find the answer.

Games are such an effective tool for practicing skills in the classroom. Students are so engaged when playing games and we remember more of what we learn when we are having fun. Today I am sharing several of my students’ favorite multiplication fact games with their free printables! Enjoy those free games! Your students are going to think that you are the coolest teacher EVER!

10 multiplication games and activities for teaching multiplication. Students will love learning their multiplication facts, building fluency and strategies.

From multiplication flashcards to timed tests, Multiplication clubs promote fluency with math facts. I want to help you set up Multiplication Clubs in your classroom to help your students learn their multiplication tables.

Multiplication Fact Fluency is ALWAYS something we are practicing in our classroom, even from early on in the school year. I have tried many things over the years, but what I always come back to is that learning multiplication fact fluency must be done THE FUN WAY! We play games, do timed-drills (yes, we still […]

Fluency with math facts is an important skill. No doubt. Yes, students should have lots of opportunities to gain firm understanding of the thinking behind these simple math equations. Don’t stash those counters just yet! However, those fifth and sixth-grade teachers impart some wisdom to us. They know first hand that having a student count … Improving Math Facts Fluency Read More »