by Sherry McElhannon | Aug 29, 2019 | *Multiplication, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5), Series - Top 5 All-Stars
Today’s educational landscape seems to value “fast facts” and timed tests, but how effective are these practices? Consider these two scenarios: One student looks at 7 x 7 and can immediately say 49. Another student looks at 7 x 7 and says, “Well, I...
by Sherry McElhannon | Sep 8, 2017 | *Curriculum, *Math Manipulatives, *Multiplication, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5)
Today, schools seem to place so much pressure on students to be able to do “fast facts.” Schools are giving out awards and incentivizing the memorization of facts with things like ice cream parties where students are only allowed to get a certain amount of ice cream...
by Sherry McElhannon | Dec 16, 2016 | *Math Games, *Math Manipulatives, *Math Workshop, Audience - K-5
Math facts practice should involve more than just speed and memorization. This low-prep, kid-approved game does help students practice their math facts, but it will also help them develop an understanding of how multiplication works too! The game...
by Sherry McElhannon | Nov 28, 2016 | *Assessment, *Curriculum, *Early Intervention, *Parent Connection
Do you ever wish you had more time?? How does 400 hours sound?? We are thrilled to partner with a company that wants to help you reclaim your time by simplifying the assessment process! Early childhood teachers have historically struggled to find an efficient way to...
by Sherry McElhannon | Sep 30, 2016 | Math, Pedagogy
Fact fluency still matters, but timed tests often do more harm than good, despite the teacher’s best intentions. Instead of resulting in the development of mathematical fluency for students, timed tests usually result in student anxiety. It’s time for...