Over the last few weeks we've moved on to other concepts in math (geometry and fractions), so there hasn't been as much time at school to practice multiplication facts. Right now, these facts are mainly in the students' short-term memories. In order to make the transfer to long-term memory, multiplication facts need to be continually reviewed (5-10 minutes per day is plenty of time). Many students, even those who have passed off all of their fact families, are forgetting facts they once knew. This is a normal part of multiplication memorization, which is why constant review is so vital. The nation-wide math core curriculum that Canyons implemented last year assumes that multiplication facts x0-10 are mastered when students begin 4th grade. The better they know their facts, the easier upper grade math will be for them. The children know where to get flashcards in my room whenever they need them. If you are looking for flashcard games to play with your child, click on the link below. Another great strategy for facts x2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 is to have the students practice writing down all of the multiples (answers). Then they can use those answers on their drills. Good luck!
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