In the mornings I tutor groups of 3rd and 4th graders who need to improve their multiplication facts. They often take timed tests, where they have to solve 30 problems in 90 seconds for each group of facts (3s, 4s, 5s, etc.).
It’s very rewarding when those students finally pass a test they have been struggling with because it makes me feel like I am making a difference in their lives. The fourth graders begin working on concepts that involve being able to recall multiplication facts quickly, and if I am ensuring that these are mastered in 3rd grade, I am making their lives easier down the road. It’s a pretty good feeling. ~ Brenda McDevitt, Jackson Elementary [Read more…]