As stated previously, we will be completing timed tests every Thursday morning covering multiplication facts. This truly should be review, as this is something that is introduced in 2nd grade, then mastered in 3rd grade.
Our first test last week was with 0 and 1 as factors. Most students did very well on this test.
Today was our second timed test and was covering 2 as a factor. After 1 minute of working on this test, students were stopped. I took a look at the test and was very disappointed by the results. Most students received a B grade, as they got 9 or more incorrect answers or left the questions blank and did not complete them.
Quite a few students got stuck on the equation (2x12) and so they only completed a few questions. This is very concerning. If students cannot state their multiplication facts quickly enough, they are going to have a lot of trouble when we get to division.
I've decided to consider the test today as a practice. Tomorrow we will repeat the same test and I will take that mark as the final grade. Students have been told this and should be practicing their 2-times tables tonight.
My suggestion for the future is that students practice Monday-Wednesday in order to prepare for the test that week. Each week will get harder and harder as we increase the factors.
Next week we will be working on 2 and 3 as factors. Please practice these to prepare for next Thursday. Finding time to practice these can be simple. Suggestions: while driving somewhere in the car, while walking in the mall, while shopping in the supermarket, while preparing dinner, while walking the dog, etc. It doesn't have to be something that you do for 30 minutes while sitting, as long as it's something done every day for best results.
Thanks!
Ms. Willett
Our first test last week was with 0 and 1 as factors. Most students did very well on this test.
Today was our second timed test and was covering 2 as a factor. After 1 minute of working on this test, students were stopped. I took a look at the test and was very disappointed by the results. Most students received a B grade, as they got 9 or more incorrect answers or left the questions blank and did not complete them.
Quite a few students got stuck on the equation (2x12) and so they only completed a few questions. This is very concerning. If students cannot state their multiplication facts quickly enough, they are going to have a lot of trouble when we get to division.
I've decided to consider the test today as a practice. Tomorrow we will repeat the same test and I will take that mark as the final grade. Students have been told this and should be practicing their 2-times tables tonight.
My suggestion for the future is that students practice Monday-Wednesday in order to prepare for the test that week. Each week will get harder and harder as we increase the factors.
Next week we will be working on 2 and 3 as factors. Please practice these to prepare for next Thursday. Finding time to practice these can be simple. Suggestions: while driving somewhere in the car, while walking in the mall, while shopping in the supermarket, while preparing dinner, while walking the dog, etc. It doesn't have to be something that you do for 30 minutes while sitting, as long as it's something done every day for best results.
Thanks!
Ms. Willett
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