Basic Math Facts = Nightly Practice
A baseline assessment of the basic math facts is given the first week of school on all four math operations. One hundred basic facts in addition, subtraction, and multiplication are allotted 5 minutes for accurate completion. Eighty division facts are allotted 4 minutes. The Commonwealth of Massachusettts standard is mastery of the addition facts at the end of grade one. Addition and subtraction should be mastered at the end of grade two. Multiplication is the end of grade 3.
Our baseline assessment shows the need for regular nightly fact practice as many of the students did not successfully meet these standards. It is extremely important that the students master their basic facts so that they can successfully complete the more complex multi-step computation that is part of the third grade curriculum. Flash cards, worksheets, guizzes and games are great ways to help your child improve their math skills. We will be testing the basic math facts regulary here at school until the students have reached the mastery goal. Your assitance at home in helping them achieve success is truly appreciated.
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