Many math topics require distributed practice across time. This helps students develop fluency and understanding of number concepts. The Daily Math Routines suggest quick warm-ups for the beginning of the math block, which serve as distributed practice.

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In this presentation, teachers can learn about the key behaviors of a fluent mathematician. Strategies, assessments, activities, and games are provided in this helpful, easy to understand presentation.

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This presentation identifies suggestions for introducing Number Talks in second grade. Links to resources, articles, and videos are provided.

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This file contains sample anchor charts to create with students. Anchor charts are to be made with students, then displayed as a classroom reference. Parents may also benefit from seeing anchor charts, as they provide a snapshot into the math class.

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This presentation explains the definition of fluency, the need for basic facts, tips for developing mastery of basic facts, and approaches for teaching computation strategies.

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This file contains strategies and representations for adding sums within ten. The images in this file help teachers better understand ways to record strategies on the board and/or anchor charts.

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This file contains strategies and representations for subtraction problems within 20. The images in this file help teachers better understand ways to record strategies on the board and/or anchor charts.

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The purpose of this lesson is to provide an opportunity for students to solve a subtraction problem that requires regrouping. It explores the idea of decomposing numbers through regrouping. Ideally, this lesson should span over 2-3 days to allow students time to fully explore this critical concept.