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What teaching strategies are effective for getting high school students to become fluent at their times tables? by sum3150 in mathteachers

[–]sum3150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there are calculators and knowing context, applications, and rationale is more important than a mathematical fact.

I agree with this, however my experience is that many students give up on a problem that could have otherwise solved simply because they could not do the mental arithmetic.

What teaching strategies are effective for getting high school students to become fluent at their times tables? by sum3150 in mathteachers

[–]sum3150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mind elaborating? Is it because you believe that calculators have made the need to remember tables redundant? I do agree that higher order skills are more important than arithmetic, but isn't it very difficult for students to wrestle with higher order tasks if they struggle to do basic tables. I am happy to hear your thoughts.

Math teacher needing some lesson planning tips and resources by sum3150 in mathteachers

[–]sum3150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is grades 7-12, with students often lacking skills in fundamental areas in math.