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A PLC by Steve Fadini , Christine McGovern, Jake Ziegler, and Suzanne Ziegler

Multiplication Fact Fluency. A PLC by Steve Fadini , Christine McGovern, Jake Ziegler, and Suzanne Ziegler . For a copy of this presentation please go to http://www.wwrsd.org/Page/9521. Focus. Examine how learning/reinforcing basic math facts will improve mathematical fluency.

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A PLC by Steve Fadini , Christine McGovern, Jake Ziegler, and Suzanne Ziegler

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  1. Multiplication Fact Fluency A PLC by Steve Fadini, Christine McGovern, Jake Ziegler,and Suzanne Ziegler For a copy of this presentation please go to http://www.wwrsd.org/Page/9521

  2. Focus Examine how learning/reinforcing basic math facts will improve mathematical fluency.

  3. Our Approach • Conducted research • Developed a plan how to gauge students’ prior levels of multiplication fact fluency • Developed pre and post surveys to assess the students’ perceived strengths and weaknesses in reference to math facts • Plan to distribute surveys in September to identify strengths and weaknesses and implement appropriate fact program based on the data

  4. Survey This survey will help the teachers identify your strengths and weaknesses with your basic multiplication math facts. Please circle the answer that best fits your opinion. Please be honest. 1) I have mastered my basic multiplication math facts 0-12. Yes No 2) I mastered my basic multiplication math facts 0-12 at which grade? 3rd 4th5th 6th Not yet mastered

  5. Survey cont. 3) For this section you will circle your level of confidence with your multiplication math facts. 0 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident 1 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident 2 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident This continues on up to 12.

  6. Survey cont. 4) In elementary school, I practiced my math facts: Frequently Seldom Never 5) In middle school, I practice my math facts: Frequently Seldom Never 6) Do you currently feel you need to improve your math facts? Yes No

  7. Survey cont. 7) How did you learn your math facts? (Circle all that apply.) Flash Cards Games Studying a multiplication chart Timed Tests Other:___________________ • Why do you think in middle school it is important to know your math facts? Students can write a few sentences as their response.

  8. Programs Under Review • Mastering the Math Facts • Mad Minute • Various online games listed on our individual websites • Develop our own method

  9. Literature Reviewed Burns, M (2007). Nine ways to catch kids up. Educational Leadership, 65 (30). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational- leadership/nov07/vol65/num03/Nine-Ways-to-Catch-Kids-Up.aspx. Common Core State Standards Initiative. (2012). Mathematics, Grade 6, Introduction. Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/6/introduction Hooser, A (2011). Math Engagement Linked to Grasp of Concepts. ASCD Express, 6(24). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol6/624- hooser.aspx. O’Connell, S. & SanGiovanni, J. (2011). Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Multiplication and Division: Strategies, Activities & Interventions to Move Students Beyond Memorization. Portsmouth, NH, Heinmann.

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