The Root of Math Fluency

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If you have ever tried to teach kids a way to think about a math problem but then later they go right back to using an inefficient method, then this video is for you. Yes, we all want kids to be fluent with math but fluency is more than just getting a correct answer....

Students with Math Fluency

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So, we say we want kids to be fluent in math, but what does that actually look like? I’m Christina Tondevold, the Recovering Traditionalist, and today we’re going to take a look at students with math fluency. In our quest to build our math minds, so we can...

Math Experiences that Build Fluency, Not Memorization

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In this uncertain time of educating kids, teachers and parents are struggling with how to provide math instruction to kids. I’ve never been a fan of using a textbook to teach math. It can be a great resource, but it shouldn’t be our one and only guide for...

Helping kids learn math facts

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So whether you are educating at home with your own kids or you have a classroom full of kids, a common concern is how to help kids learn their math facts.  I’m Christina Tondevold, The Recovering Traditionalist and today, we’re going to take a look at...

The Order Math Facts Should Be Taught

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I just recently finished doing some five day trainings all about doing number talks to help kids develop strategies around addition facts, and also multiplication facts. I repeatedly received a particular question, and I thought I’d talk about it today. The...