Mission: Fact Fluency!

Hi everyone!

Today your student will bring home a Math Fact practice log, attached to the Home Reading Collection sheet for convenience! They will also bring home a direction sheet for setting up their account at Xtramath.org for fact practice.  The code is different from last year, so please set up a new account with a new code! 

Common Core State Standards set a goal for fact fluency of +,-, and X by the end of 3rd grade.  We will aim for this goal by having a variety of opportunities in the classroom and at home.

Adding to our weekly homework of 4+ days reading, we are aiming for 2 to 3 days per week fact practice, at least 10 minutes each time.

What are practice choices?
-Xtramath
-other fun fact math sites
-out loud with an adult or older sibling (in car, while doing home tasks etc.)
-fact triangles (students have some to cut out in Math Journal if they wish)
-other ideas the students/you have

I believe in homework being relatively predictable, independent practice for the students.  These types of logs also teach students the early skills of planning ahead, by choosing the days that work best for them.  Finally, I like to allow as much choice as possible by allowing them to choose how they practice, what they read, and how they read.

Please let me know at any time if you think your child needs more help organizing this during the week!  I will continue to touch base with them in the classroom as we build these routines. Please let me know if you need guidance setting up Xtramath on your home computer or other device.

Talk soon!

Jaclyn