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ERIC Number: EJ1266287
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 10
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
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Combining Explicit Strategy Instruction and Mastery Practice to Build Arithmetic Fact Fluency
Morano, Stephanie; Randolph, Kathleen; Markelz, Andrew M.; Church, Naomi
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v53 n1 p60-69 Sep-Oct 2020
Math fact fluency involves the quick, accurate retrieval of basic arithmetic combinations and the ability to use this fact knowledge efficiently. Math fact retrieval is typically considered fluent when performed accurately within 2 to 3 seconds, and "efficiency" refers to students' ability to apply fact knowledge to more complex mathematical skills and concepts. Fact fluency is crucial for estimation, complex computation, mental calculation, word problem solving, rational number learning, algebra, and overall success in mathematics. Given the role it plays in mathematics achievement, fact fluency is an important concern for students with disabilities and difficulties in mathematics, as these groups of students often demonstrate consistent and persistent deficits with fluent retrieval of math facts. This article describes how to implement explicit fact strategy instruction and a variety of evidence-based mastery-practice activities. Following the sections on each type of activity, there is a section that provides guidance from the research about how to successfully combine the two methods to build students' fact fluency.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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