March 2025 Newsletter
Have you ever felt like math lessons are taking longer than they should? Do your students seem frustrated or struggle to grasp new concepts? The issue could be that math fact fluency needs strengthening.
Math fact fluency—the ability to quickly recall basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts—is a crucial foundation for success in math. When students hesitate on basic facts, problem-solving and learning slow down, making lessons feel long and frustrating. But here’s the good news: fluency can be strengthened through play!
The Power of Math Games
A school in Texas faced this very challenge. They were getting behind in lessons, students and teachers were getting frustrated and discouraged. Though it seemed counterintuitive, we suggested they take some time off from regular lessons and focus solely on math fact games.
The result? Students developed confidence. Lessons were completed faster. And students began to learn new material much more quickly.
Game Suggestions
Would you like recommendations on games to play? Contact us! We are happy to guide you to games that will strengthen skills and review previously learned content.
By making math fact practice enjoyable, we set students up for long-term success. The more fluent they are, the smoother and faster their learning will be. So, grab a deck of cards and watch math confidence soar!
Small steps in fluency lead to big leaps in learning—starting with a game!
Your RightStart Math partners:
Teresa, Rachel, Maren, Kathleen
