First Grade Math Fluency Techniques

This first-grade math video focuses on fluency techniques for addition within 10. It introduces strategies such as counting on, using doubles and near doubles, and visualizing the number five. These methods aim to help students add numbers quickly and accurately. The video also emphasizes the importance of memorizing basic addition facts and using multisensory techniques to reinforce learning. The teacher provides examples and encourages practice with tools like five-group cards and ten frames. The video concludes with an invitation for further questions via email.

What is the main goal of first grade math fluency techniques?

• To multiply numbers up to 10

• To subtract numbers up to 20

• To divide numbers by 2

• To add fluently within 10

Which strategy involves starting at a number and counting up?

• Counting On

• Doubles

• Visualize Five

• Ten Frames

If you know 3 + 3 equals 6, what is 3 + 4 using the near doubles strategy?

• 8

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the sum of 4 + 4 using the doubles strategy?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 6

What does the 'Visualize Five' technique help with?

• Multiplying by five

• Adding numbers where five is one of the addends

• Subtracting numbers from ten

• Dividing by two

How can students visualize 5 + 2 using their hands?

• By holding up five fingers on one hand and two on the other

• By counting from one to seven

• By drawing a picture

• By using a calculator

What are 'Five Group Cards' used for?

• To help visualize addition with groups of five

• To memorize division rules

• To practice multiplication tables

• To learn subtraction facts

What is the purpose of 'Ten Frames' in math fluency?

• To help visualize addition and subtraction

• To practice multiplication

• To learn division

• To memorize subtraction facts

How are 'Five Group Cards' structured?

• With subtraction problems

• With multiplication tables

• With division facts

• With a number on one side and dots grouped in five on the other

What is the sum of 5 + 3 using the 'Visualize Five' technique?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9