Showing posts with label Addition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Addition. Show all posts

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Addition Timed Tests and Rewards

As a teacher, you know that math fact fluency is an essential skill for your students.  Addition facts are the building blocks for more complex math concepts, so it’s crucial that students have a strong foundation in their math fact fluency.  One way to assess and improve your students’ math fact fluency is through a timed test program.

Math Fact Fluency Assessment Binder

Here is a look into my Addition Timed Test Program.  Not only does it practice and assess fact fluency, but it also motivates students through rewards and recognition along the way.

Addition Timed Tests

Here’s how to setup and use my Addition Timed Test program in your classroom:

Full Page Addition Timed Test

First, decide if you would like to use the full page or half page timed tests.  

Half Page Addition Timed Test

If you choose the half page option, you can use brochure holders to display your tests in for a neat and streamlined setup.  It will keep your tests organized and make it easy for your students to find and grab their test papers.

Addition Timed Tests in Brochure Holders

I purchased my brochure holders from Amazon.  You can find them HERE!

Math Timed Tests in Brochure Holders

You can choose to print your tests on either white or colored paper.  Color coding the papers can also help students quickly identify their test.  

Minute Math

Decide on a time limit you would like to set for your addition timed tests.  The time limit I use is one minute, but you can adjust that based on the age and skill level of your students.

Math Fast Facts Tests

Not only does this program include timed tests for facts 0-12, but it also includes doubles, doubles +1, and two mixed addition assessments.  Decide if you would like to assess your students on just facts 0-12 or if you would like to also include doubles, doubles +1, and/or mixed addition facts for your program.

Mad Minute Math

Choose how often you would like to give these timed tests in your classroom.  For example: daily, weekly, every other day, etc.  I give my tests 2-3 times a week.

Math Fact Fluency Timed Test Parent Note

Before you start the program, send home this parent note.  It will explain how the program works and ways parents can help their child improve their fact fluency at home.

Math Fact Tests

To begin the program, have every student start with the +0 timed test.  When taking the tests, I have my students put their name on their test and then turn their test face down on their desk.  This will help prevent those “early starters.”

Set your timer.  When you say, “Go!” have your students flip over their test and begin working.  When the timer goes off have them immediately flip their test back over and turn their papers in.  This will help prevent those kids who continue to work even after the timer goes off.

Addition Timed Test Answer Keys

Using the answer keys provided, grade each student’s test.  

Math Fact Fluency Timed Test Answer Keys

These printable answer keys make grading the tests quick and easy.  

Printable Addition Timed Tests

If you print your addition timed tests on colored paper, I recommend using the same colors for the answer keys.  This will simplify pairing each test with its corresponding answer key.

Addition Timed Test Program

Math Fact Timed Test Program

You can laminate your answer keys to make them more durable or place them in clear plastic sleeves and organize them in a binder or folder.

Half Page Addition Timed Tests

Addition Assessments

While grading the tests, when a student passes the math fact test, you will highlight, “next test” that is located by the score box.  If the student does not pass their math fact test, you will highlight, “try again.”

Math Fact Assessment Program

When a student passes a test, mark an X on the Teacher Recording Sheet in the box of the math fact test they passed.  This will help you keep a running record on how each student is doing.

When you give the timed test again, any students that passed their test will move on to the next math fact level.  Any student that did not pass, will try again on their current math fact level.

Brag Tags for Addition

Rewards for Addition Fact Fluency

When a student passes a level, give them the corresponding reward tag. 

Brag Tags for Math

Math Rewards

Each reward tag has a cute riddle!  

Math Fact Master Reward Tags

A book ring is a great way to help students keep their tags organized and attached together.  

Rewards for Math Fact Fluency

Kids LOVE earning these reward tags!

Math Fact Bulletin Board

Another fun thing I included in my addition timed test program is a math fact fluency wall display.  It’s so simple to setup!  

Astrobrights Paper

All you have to do is copy the letters and numbers on different colored paper, laminate and cut them out, then attach them to your bulletin board.

You can find the colored paper I used HERE!

Math Fact Fluency Wall Display

Each time a student successfully passes an addition math fact test, have them sign their name with a Sharpie on the corresponding number located on the bulletin board.  

Math Fact Bulletin Board

This not only helps track each student's progress, but it also helps celebrate and recognize their achievements along the way.  

Addition Bulletin Board

This math fact bulletin board is a fun and interactive way to motivate students to improve their math fact skills.  It can also create a heathy sense of competition among students.

Mad Minute Math Tests

Be sure to hang or place your addition timed tests near your bulletin board for easy access.

Math Fact Certificates

Have each student continue working at their own level and pace until they complete all the facts in the addition timed test program.  Once a student has passed all the addition timed tests, they will earn the Math Fact Master Certificate!

Students can track their own progress using any one of the four tracking sheets.

Addition Timed Test Student Tracking Graph

Tracking Graph Sheet:  Each student can fill out their own tracking sheet, simply by writing the number of addition facts they have correctly answered on their test in the appropriate box on the chart.  If the student has passed the test, they will color in the box green; otherwise, they will color it red.  

Addition Timed Test Student Tracking Graph

This tracking sheet serves as a great visual, which can be shared with parents during parent-teacher conferences, highlighting how their child is performing on their tests and how many attempts were required to pass each test.  

Addition Timed Test Student Tracking Color Page

Timed Test Student Tracking Color Page

Color Sheet:  Students will simply color in each number once they have passed the corresponding math fact test, making it easy for them to keep track of which tests they have passed and which test they are currently working on.

Sticker Chart for Math Facts

Sticker Chart for Addition Math Facts

Sticker Chart:  To use these sticker charts, simply print them on cardstock paper and give one to each student.  

Addition Math Facts Sticker Chart

Once a student has passed a math fact test, reward them with a sticker and have them write the date they passed the test on their score card.  This helps students track their progress AND the time it takes for them to pass each test.

Math Fact Master Punch Card

Addition Math Fact Master Punch Card

Punch Cards:  Simply print the punch cards on colored paper and laminate them for extra durability.  When a student passes a math fact test, they will receive a punch on their card.  You can use a regular hole punch or you can purchase one with a fun punch design such as a star or heart.  When a student has received all the required punches, they will be rewarded with a special prize for reaching the star box!

Addition Timed Test Rewards

Math Fact Fluency Timed Test Rewards

These star hole punches were purchased at Hobby Lobby. 

Addition Assessments

This addition timed test program is an excellent resource for any teacher looking to improve their students’ math fact fluency.

Addition Math Fact Fluency Program

Everything you need is in a simple print-and-use download!  You can find it HERE!

Addition Timed Test Program

Click HERE to check out my Addition Timed Test Program without the counting dots added to the numbers.

Subtraction Timed Tests

Find the Subtraction Timed Tests HERE!

Friday, July 9, 2021

Using Number Dots when Teaching Addition and Subtraction

Over the years I have used different methods when it comes to teaching my first graders how to add and subtract.  I have found students easily become more fluent with their addition and subtraction facts when using the number dot method.  

This summer I have been working on teaching my son, Landon how to add.  It was a no brainer that I would use the number dot method to teach him with.

Practicing with Touch Points on Numbers

I started by teaching him what the dots on the numbers mean, how many dots each number has, where the dots are located on each number, etc.

Practicing with Touch Points on Numbers

At first all I had him do was practice and memorize the dots on each number.

Practicing with Touch Points on Numbers

One of the fun activities I had him do was add these pom poms to the dots on each number.

Practicing with Touch Points on Numbers

Practicing with Touch Points on Numbers

For the numbers that have the double dots (the black and white dots) I had him add two pom poms next to the double dot.

After he got the dots down for each number it was time to introduce solving an addition problem!

Using Touch Points When Solving Addition Problems

 I made this small 1-9 number line for him to use as a reference tool when solving his problems.

Numbers with Touch Points

Each number has the dots and the steps on how to count the dots written on it.

Numbers with Touching Points

These would also be a great reference tool for your students to use in the classroom!  They are the perfect size to tape on each student's desk.

Touching Points on Numbers

I also made this reference tool for him to use when writing his numbers.

Using Touch Points When Solving Addition Problems

Landon is doing so well with his beginning addition facts and he's only 5!  Number dots make it so easy!

You can also grab these handouts I made for him to use by clicking HERE!

Numbers with Touch Points Handouts and Printables