Balanced Math

Please write about the challenges you face in teaching Mathematics.

What is balanced instruction in Mathematics?

Balanced Math

• Step 1: Computational Skills: Math Review & Mental Math
• Step 2: Problem Solving
• Step 3: Conceptual Understanding
• Step 4: Mastery of Math Facts
• Step 5: Common Formative Assessments

Step 4: Mastery of Math Facts

• Think Ink: Read "Rationale"
• I knew that
• New learning
• Question

It is important to help students master the necessary skill of being able to FLUENTLY and ACCURATELY recall their math facts.

-Prevent difficulty in solving problems accurately and in the appropriate amount of time.
-Develop a positive perception about themselves as mathematically powerful students.

What is mastery of math facts?

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• Mastery of basic facts means that a child can give a quick response in about
• Fluency & Accuracy

How do we help students? Drill vs. Practice

PRACTICE REFERS TO DIFFERENT PROBLEM-BASED TASKS OR EXPERIENCE, SPREAD OVER NUMEROUS CLASS PERIODS, EACH ADDRESSING THE SAME BASIC IDEAS.

DRILL REFERS TO THE REPETITIVE, NON-PROBLEM-BASED EXERCISES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SKILLS OR PROCEDURES ALREADY ACQUIRED.