Hi parents! I wanted to inform you of a few changes to our math. We begin each day with a multiplication test and then a Mad Minute. For the multiplication test, students have one and a half minutes to complete each of the times tables. Students are working their way 0 - 12. Most students are near completion. Once students finish, they use this time to take a mixed multiplication test.
For the Mad Minute, students have 1 minute to work as many math facts as they can. They then work problems for a second minute. Students progress through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. As they move along, they are expected to complete more facts. It is so important that students get these basic facts down as they move through math and work more complex problems.
I will now be sending both of these tests home each day with some students. If students are still working on their multiplication tests, I will send it home with the facts they need to study. If students do not complete their Mad Minute in 2 minutes, I am sending those home as well. Students do not have to complete these for homework or bring them back, but I want you to see where they are on math facts and decide if they need additional practice. If you would like me to send home extra blank sheets, I am more than happy to.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you so much for all you do!
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