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facts practice
Posted:
May 28, 1999 3:45 PM
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I always included some type of facts practice with my 4th and 5th
graders. Most frequently, I gave a quick "timed" test of 100 facts
each for all four operations at three interval during the year:
September, January and late May. Students were always warned ahead of
time, and this encouraged practicing. We would frequently correct
tests together, scores would be recorded, and tests would be sent home
for parent signatures. This activity was not graded for report cards,
but meant more for personal improvement and parent awareness. Every
night on my assignment board I also listed 15 minutes of facts
practice. Finally, one of best activities I've found for class
practices was the "24 Game", where studetns had to use four numvers
and simple facts to reach 24. We would have class tournaments and the
motivation was really high.
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