Mastering Doubles in 1st Grade Math Fluency

Mr. Carton introduces a fluency game called 'Race to the Top' focused on practicing doubles facts. The game requires a graph, a die, and coloring tools. Players take turns rolling the die, stating the doubles fact, and coloring the corresponding number. The goal is to get the doubles facts correct before focusing on speed. A special rule applies when rolling a six, treating it as zero. The video concludes with encouragement to practice and enjoy the game.

What is the primary pattern focused on in the addition chart?

• Multiplication tables

• Doubles facts

• Division facts

• Subtraction facts

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

What is the name of the game introduced for practicing doubles facts?

• Climb to the Sky

• Math Marathon

• Race to the Top

• Double Trouble

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.5

What items are needed to play 'Race to the Top'?

• Flashcards, a timer, and markers

• A board game, tokens, and dice

• A calculator, a pencil, and a notebook

• A graph, a die, and something to color with

How do players determine which doubles fact to state?

• By drawing a card

• By rolling a die

• By spinning a wheel

• By choosing from a list

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.C.6

CCSS.2.OA.B.2

Who can be a partner in the game?

• A family member

• All of the above

• A neighbor

• A classmate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What happens if a player states the wrong doubles fact?

• They get another turn immediately

• They lose a point

• They do not color in and lose their turn

• They must skip the next round

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.B.3

What is the goal of 'Race to the Top'?

• To be the first to fill the graph

• To compete against the clock

• To learn new addition facts

• To correctly state as many doubles facts as possible

What special rule applies when a player rolls a six?

• Roll again

• Skip a turn

• Double the next roll

• Treat it as zero

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.C.5

What is emphasized more than speed in this game?

• Competition

• Creativity

• Accuracy

• Memory

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should players do if they roll a six?

• Color in the highest number

• Lose a turn

• Roll again

• Color in zero

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.C.5