Math Games for Fact Fluency

Hannah Canterbury and Kim Andrews, second grade teachers, discuss the importance of math fact fluency in addition and subtraction. They introduce two games, Tic-Tac-Toe Sums and Going to Boston, to help children practice math facts at home. Tic-Tac-Toe Sums involves creating sums to 20, while Going to Boston uses dice to add numbers. Both games aim to improve children's ability to recall math facts quickly and accurately.

Why is math fact fluency important for second graders?

• It improves their reading skills.

• It helps them learn new languages.

• It allows them to recall basic math facts quickly.

• It helps them solve complex equations.

What is the main goal of achieving math fact fluency?

• To memorize all math formulas.

• To learn advanced math concepts.

• To improve handwriting skills.

• To automatically recall basic math facts.

What is the purpose of the video created by the teachers?

• To help with science experiments.

• To teach advanced math concepts.

• To offer resources for improving math fact fluency at home.

• To provide resources for learning new languages.

What is the role of parents in achieving math fact fluency?

• To teach new math concepts.

• To provide practice opportunities at home.

• To grade math assignments.

• To create new math games.

What is the objective of the game 'Tic-Tac-Toe Sums to Sums in a Row'?

• To make four sums in a row.

• To make three sums in a row.

• To make six sums in a row.

• To make five sums in a row.

What materials are needed to play 'Tic-Tac-Toe Sums to Sums in a Row'?

• A game board and a dice.

• Two paperclips and game markers.

• A deck of cards and a timer.

• A calculator and a notebook.

In 'Tic-Tac-Toe Sums to Sums in a Row', what do players do after placing a paperclip on two add-ins?

• They write down the sum.

• They roll a dice.

• They draw a card.

• They place a marker on the corresponding sum.

How can the game 'Tic-Tac-Toe Sums to Sums in a Row' be adjusted for different skill levels?

• By using different colored markers.

• By using a different game board.

• By changing the number of players.

• By altering the number of sums in a row needed to win.

What is the main objective of the game 'Going to Boston'?

• To finish the game in the shortest time.

• To achieve the highest total score after five turns.

• To collect the most cards.

• To roll the highest number with one dice.

What is required to play 'Going to Boston'?

• A deck of cards and a timer.

• Three dice and a score sheet.

• A game board and markers.

• A calculator and a notebook.