Fluency Doesn't Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction - 9780367151836

Taylor & Francis

Fluency Doesn't Just Happen with Addition and SubtractionStrategies and Models for Teaching the Basic Facts\nAuthor(s): Nicki Newton, Ann Elise Record, Alison J. Mello\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367151836, 978-0367151836\nSynopsis\nFluency in math doesnt just happen! It is a well-planned journey. In this book, youll find practical strategies and activities for teaching your elementary students basic addition and subtraction facts. The authors lay out the basic framework for building math fluency using a cycle of engagement (concrete, pictorial, abstract) and provide a multitude of examples illustrating the strategies in action. \n\nYoull learn how to:\n\nhelp students to model their thinking with a variety of tools;\nkeep students engaged through games, poems, songs, and technology;\nassess student development to facilitate active and continuous learning;\nimplement distributed practices throughout the year.