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1. We started our timed math fact tests this week. Here's how it works.
I give the students 20 addition AND subtraction problems on a page and give them less than 2 minutes to solve the problems.
When complete, I grade the tests and record their score in their folders.
If they get 18/20 or more correct, they move on to the next number family. They get a sticker on their fact booklet, a new set of fact cards to practice, and practice worksheets on the number family they are moving into.
I keep all these papers in hanging file folders sorted into number families. The folders are in a crate under my overhead projector.
We have 2 tests a week. We sometimes practice our math facts with giant blow up dice.
2. I felt it was time to revisit the bucket filling that we began in the beginning of the year. I will be organizing it differently than in past years. Usually, I have students fill out bucket filler papers for various kids in the class...but it never fails that there are some kids who don't get as many papers. This time, I will highlight one person per day and we will fill out cards for that person only, that day. This way, all kids are writing something nice about EVERYONE! I can't wait to see all their faces when they get their bucket's filled!
3. Like many other TpT folks, I am having a Super Sunday sale. Just enter the promo code "Super" when checking out.
5. This week I began decorating for February in the classroom. I will post pics of how it looks- soon.
Amy
I used the same timed math facts items last year! I can't remember where I found it on the Internet, but I loved how there were different games for each number.
ReplyDeleteI "inherited" the system from the previous teacher/teachers on the team with me. They have been using it for many years. Works well for us.
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Amy
Just found your blog through Teaching Maddeness and can't believe your last name is Chevalier - that is my last name - I'm sure no relation as I live in Ontario, Canada. Had to become a follower!
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Neat!!! That is so funny. My name, is actually my hubby's last name but his father's side of the family is originally from Canada. So, who knows, maybe...it is a small world after all.
DeleteGlad you dropped by and I will come and check out your blog too.
Amy
Thanks for stopping by my blog and feel free to add your fluency ideas! I love the blow up dice! Where did you get them? I'd love to have them at home for my boys to practice their facts. I teach and my boys attend school in Washington County, MD. It's a small bloggy world! :-) Lauren Teacher Mom of 3
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a small world! Hope the MD weather is treating you well. I wish I knew where the dice came from. They were an unused hand-me-down. I tried looking them up again recently and couldn't find them anywhere. My thought was Oriental Trading or Really Good Stuff, but neither had it. Sorry. If I ever find them listed, I'll let you know.
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