Math Facts

Research has shown that long-term success in mathematics is closely tied to strong number sense, including fluency with basic facts. The sooner your child becomes fluent with his or her multiplication and division facts, the better! By fluency, we mean being able to automatically recall the facts, quickly and easily.  

We will be using a systematic program this year called Power Facts. Power Facts breaks the multiplication facts up into eight goals, progressing from more easily-learned facts to the ones that provide more challenge. The program is designed to have a child work on the multiplication facts in a particular goal until they are automatic, and then incorporate the division facts for that same goal. This way, your child will be more likely to make connections between the multiplication and division facts for each goal.

 The Power Facts program uses one-on-one assessments. I will be assessing your child on a weekly basis. You will be receiving information shortly that identifies which goal your child will begin with. Because each child is in a different place in their facts development, we will be working primarily in small groups on the facts at school. We will also be asking your child to incorporate facts practice into her/his homework schedule.

 At home, your child will be able to practice with goal-specific flashcards and online activities and quizzes. I would also encourage you to work with your child on their targeted goal as you have time – while you’re driving, doing the dishes together, before turning on the tv, … Periodically I will be sending home some game ideas you can play with your child that target multiplication and division facts. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Power Facts program.

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