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Math Fact Fluency Instruction, Kelsey Nickel
Math Fact Fluency Instruction, Kelsey Nickel
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review investigates the purpose and importance of math facts instruction at the elementary level. Being able to know basic math facts both fluently and accurately is the foundation of mathematics education. There has been research showing the lack of math facts knowledge for the students in the United States compared to their peers in other countries. Math curriculum does not focus on math facts instruction enough to achieve mastery without the use of supplemental strategies. There has been research done on the strategies to study the effectiveness. These strategies include rote memorization strategies, computer assisted instruction, educational games, …
The Impact Of Make-A-Ten Strategy On Student Addition Fact Fluency, Jennifer Van Wyk
The Impact Of Make-A-Ten Strategy On Student Addition Fact Fluency, Jennifer Van Wyk
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project is to determine if the Make-a-Ten strategy has a correlation to increased addition fact fluency. With small group interventions, which included subitizing and number decomposition, students were exposed to various models that showed how to make a ten with multiple numbers when adding them together. Data was collected through pre and post assessments and measured quantitatively to compare fluency scores. Student fluency interviews were also given to mark what level of fact understanding they had. Analysis of the data collected suggests that making tens increases student fluency and allows for more flexibility when …