Students' Friday tests are posted on the class website. Students find their initials and take the tests tailored for their current level. |
I'm using a system that works well.
I start with testing all students with four That Quiz tests, one for each operation. I either give 50 facts or 100 in each operation. For 100 facts I expect students to complete all in 5 minutes or less with 3 or fewer errors, and for 50 I expect students to complete the facts in 3 minutes or less with 3 or fewer errors. I test on the facts for 1-10.
After the test, I put students in the following categories:
- add facts (50)
- subtraction facts (50)
- add/subtract (100)
- multiplication (50)
- division (50)
- multiplication/division (100)
- multiplication/division/addition/subtraction (100)
- simple algebraic equations (100)
I test students each Friday at their level and chart the progress.
For home study students practice with Xtra Math each night for 15 minutes at their level. I adjust the Xtra math levels accordingly. Students who pass all facts, grow skill using Khan Math for 15 minutes a night or another designated online or offline personalized program.
This computation system works well for children's math growth. In addition to the computation system students practice math concept/content skill with a myriad of online practice for home study, and a variety of projects and activities in class.
Bonus math includes students' favorite: Sum Dog!, math sing alongs with YouTube playlists, Video explanations, and class projects.
This is a system that works. Do you have a similar system or have you found other strategies that work well? If so, let me know.