In my previous post I discussed different questions to ask and discuss with your team. Now I will be talking about how to develop math skills and fluency. Automaticity is defined as the fast, accurate, and effortless processing of content information.
The first program is FASTT (Fluency and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching with Technology) is a math intervention program that helps students acquire math fact fluency. The program is customized to fit the needs of each student and help strengthen their skills. This can help their memorization of facts. In addition, the teacher can monitor their progress.
Another program is Timez Attack which focuses on multiplication facts. As an elementary education teacher, multiplication facts are extremely important to learn and know at this age level. Therefore, the students are able to play different games and interactions to help develop their skills.
Source:Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Helen,
ReplyDeleteI also explored the FASTT program and thought it was a great math application! I think many students would benefit from this program because it was made to be an intervention program and help strengthen the specific needs that learners have. Thanks for sharing!
Helen, I agree the Timez Attack resource is very important for teaching students multiplication. I remember when I was young all we had to look forward to were flash cards. I feel like we always need to remember to make learning fun!
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