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BasicsWhat Is Math Fact Fluency? A Plain GuideMath fact fluency means a child can answer a basic fact quickly, accurately and flexibly, without counting from 1.
TeachingHow to Teach Addition Facts, in the Right OrderTeach addition facts in groups, not in number order.
TeachingHow to Teach Subtraction Facts: Think AdditionTeach subtraction as addition with a number missing.
StrategyThe Make a Ten Strategy, Explained With ExamplesTo make a ten, move part of one number across to fill the other up to 10.
StrategyDoubles and Near Doubles: How to Teach ThemA double adds a number to itself, like 6 + 6 = 12.
StrategyThe Counting On Strategy: How and When to Use ItCounting on means starting from the bigger number and counting up the smaller one.
ToolsHow to Use Ten-Frames to Teach AdditionA ten-frame is a grid of ten squares, in two rows of five, that holds counters.
Activities8 Addition Games With Cards and Dice for KidsAll you need is a deck of cards with the face cards removed, or two dice.
By gradeMath Facts by Grade: Kindergarten to 2nd GradeIn the Common Core standards, kindergarten children add and subtract within 5 fluently (K.OA.A.5).
ClassroomMath Fact Fluency Activities: 10 Five-Minute IdeasThe best fluency activities are short, frequent and low-stress.
At homeHow to Practice Math Facts at Home in 5 MinutesPick one small group of facts, practice for five minutes a day, and do it at a time that's already part of your routine.
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