As we progress through multiplication and prepare for working more complicated, multi-digit problems, we continue to test multiplication fluency. Our students are pressed to work 100 one-digit multiplication problems in 5 minutes. We wish for them to overlearn the facts in preparation of other Math applications that will also require the skill.
NICHOLAS and LANDON are the first students to successfully complete all 100 problems in 5 minutes, proving their ability three times to earn the title of Multiplication Master. A couple of others have also started to join them.
Our class still has a deficient average as a whole, but most members made improvements, last week, with some of those being significant gains. I'm not one who continues to push students at the beginning of the year until we move past the skill; instead, I like to move steadily throughout the year. I believe in doing so, the momentum continues and the skill sticks much more effectively. Parents who choose to help at home are certainly encouraged to do so. While we will not take the quizzes this week, next week will bring another round, so keep working!
Congratulations, NICHOLAS and LANDON!
NICHOLAS and LANDON are the first students to successfully complete all 100 problems in 5 minutes, proving their ability three times to earn the title of Multiplication Master. A couple of others have also started to join them.
Our class still has a deficient average as a whole, but most members made improvements, last week, with some of those being significant gains. I'm not one who continues to push students at the beginning of the year until we move past the skill; instead, I like to move steadily throughout the year. I believe in doing so, the momentum continues and the skill sticks much more effectively. Parents who choose to help at home are certainly encouraged to do so. While we will not take the quizzes this week, next week will bring another round, so keep working!
Congratulations, NICHOLAS and LANDON!
