One mathematics goal for 4th grade students is to be able to demonstrate fluency with related multiplication and division facts (0-12). Now that we have started studying multiplication and division during Math Workshop, this fluency is becoming more important than ever.
The Reflex online fluency building program that we use during Math Centers scaffolds to each individual child's needs, offering re-teaching and additional practice with facts often missed by students until mastery is achieved. This program also offers reward incentives such as coins and points which can be redeemed in the "store" for Avatar "flair"- new hats, sunglasses, jackets, and other cool items to keep them motivated. Best of all, teachers and parents can gain access to track student progress. It takes only about five minutes for a parent to create an account so that updates on your child's progress can be emailed to you bi-weekly. It's so convenient. Information on how to set up a parent account was sent home in mid-September, but if you missed it and would like more information on how you can track your child's progress, write a quick note in your child's planner and information can be sent home again. :-)
It is recommended that students participate in Reflex Math fluency building 3-4 times each week. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes. Each student logs in and participates in Reflex learning activities while at school at least once each week, but it is also helpful if they can spend time learning from this valuable resource at home too.
Happy Fluency Building!!
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