Dear CSA Families,

Your student’s teachers have been working to emphasize fact fluency for February.  As we continue through our school year, I wanted to take a moment to discuss a foundational skill that plays an important role in your student’s success in mathematics: knowing math facts with automaticity.

One of the most important components of mastering mathematics is having a strong understanding of basic math facts; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. When students can recall them without hesitation, they gain confidence in solving problems, which helps them be successful in more complex areas of math.

Having a solid understanding of addition and subtraction facts ensures that students can solve word problems and work with larger numbers effectively. Also, having fluency with basic multiplication facts allows students to tackle problems in division, fractions, and even algebra. Without this fluency, students may not be as successful with more advanced concepts and lose confidence in their abilities.

We encourage families to support their students at home by practicing math facts regularly. This can be done in fun and engaging ways, such as through games or flashcards. By setting aside just a few minutes each day to review these facts, students can make significant progress toward becoming fact-fluent mathematicians.

Although in February we are prioritizing math fact fluency in the classroom, this is a year-long endeavor.  We know that the combined effort of both school and home will provide the best results for our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support in ensuring the success of all our students. If you have any questions or need suggestions for math activities at home, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help our students build the math skills they need to be successful in the years to come.

In partnership with you,
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Stephanie Winters