A PLC by Steve Fadini,

Christine McGovern, Jake Ziegler,

and Suzanne Ziegler

Multiplication Fact Fluency

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Focus

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

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

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 4th 5th 6th Not yet mastered

Survey cont.

3) For this section you will circle your level of confidence with your multiplication math facts.

0 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident1 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident2 Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident

This continues on up to 12.

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

Survey cont.

7) How did you learn your math facts? (Circle all that apply.)Flash CardsGamesStudying a multiplication chart

Timed TestsOther:___________________

8) Why do you think in middle school it is important to know your math facts?

Students can write a few sentences as their response.

Programs Under Review

• Mastering the Math Facts• Mad Minute• Various online games listed on our individual

websites• Develop our own method

Literature ReviewedBurns, 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.