#PreK12Plaza Archive

Math Fluency Methods! Educators chat about teaching math. Parents exchange best ways to improve math fluency at home. Methods for using games and gamification to help aid learning.

Wednesday September 28, 2016
6:30 PM EDT

PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Welcome to the PreK12Plaza Math Fluency Twitter Chat! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Join the conversation by following @prek12plaza and the hashtags #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Q1 Are you a parent, teacher or administrator? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

Q2 Where is everyone Tweeting from tonight? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza A2 Tuning in from Philly! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

Q3 How do your children use technology to learn or practice lessons outside of school? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT

@ToughCookieMom student empowerment is what drives school success! #madminute #prek12plaza
monitalan Sep 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT

@JeannetteKaplun join us if you can for our #madminute chat #prek12plaza - and visit https://t.co/gBp2VA1WIi
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT
Yes! We can reach students to have teachable moments more now than ever #prek12plaza #madmiute https://t.co/FwqfTw0FEf
- ToughCookieMom Sep 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT
  
  @PreK12Plaza Technology is an important tool, especially for extending student learning outside of the classroom.
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT

Q4 What are two tips you would pass along for encouraging math practice and fluency for students? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT

@ToughCookieMom @PreK12Plaza Yes! Empowering students by improving their fluency skills is awesome! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
monitalan Sep 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

@JeannetteKaplun o tambien puedes visitar https://t.co/vfyjfPKrAy #madminute #prek12plaza
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 6:43 PM EDT

A4. Practice makes perfect! Don't stop trying just because it gets hard #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

@ToughCookieMom @AmeliaDAngio We are proud to serve #ELLs with leveled resources, linked to both languages #prek12plaza #madminute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

@ToughCookieMom @PreK12Plaza For sure! Important to expand academically in Eng & still grow in their 1st language! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

Q5 How do math skills strengthen your student's reasoning ability in other areas? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
Acevedo493 Sep 28 @ 6:48 PM EDT
#PreK12Plaza Math skills help students evaluate, explain their thinking and build critical thinking that can go acr… https://t.co/g2mUPxZ3AU
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT
  
  Q5 How do math skills strengthen your student's reasoning ability in other areas? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
Acevedo493 Sep 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT
#PreK12Plaza Students really love games. There are some interactive math websites that students can practice their… https://t.co/qA46iJD719
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT
  
  Q4 What are two tips you would pass along for encouraging math practice and fluency for students? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

@Acevedo493 so cool! It's awesome to see how tech facilitates student collaboration #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
Acevedo493 Sep 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT
#PreK12Plaza From NYC - I'm a MS teacher in the Bronx, district 9 https://t.co/eN0HA2iBaL
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT
  
  Q2 Where is everyone Tweeting from tonight? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
Acevedo493 Sep 28 @ 6:51 PM EDT
#PreK12Plaza Teacher. Thank you for the invite https://t.co/gLqoYhIWG1
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Are you a parent, teacher or administrator? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:51 PM EDT

@Acevedo493 When they are having fun, they retain so much more #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:51 PM EDT

Q6 What challenges do students face when learning times tables? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
Acevedo493 Sep 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT
#PreK12Plaza yes, tech is facilitating our work to be more effective. https://t.co/KOY38kCeKt
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT
  
  It's wonderful that we can integrate new tech in our classrooms & bring blending learning to best serve our student… https://t.co/hNZT3t28pj
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT

@Acevedo493 Thank you for bringing your perspective to our chat tonight! #prek12plaza #madminute
belindalaurie Sep 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT
When I was learning, it felt really overwhelming. #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute https://t.co/Fqge9oVrpb
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:51 PM EDT
  
  Q6 What challenges do students face when learning times tables? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

A6 it can be challenging for kids to memorize in a short time frame if those skill were not practiced early & often #madminute #prek12plaza
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

Q7 What are 3 strategies you use in the classroom or at home to practice math fluency skills? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 6:57 PM EDT

@belindalaurie @PreK12Plaza I completely relate! #prek12plaza #madminute
EmpanadaFork Sep 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza Hi! Yes almost all the time. #teachers give them great sites to use as well. #practice 👍 #PreK12plaza #madminute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 6:59 PM EDT

@EmpanadaFork @PreK12Plaza Practice makes perfect (& tech makes practice easy), especially when it comes to math! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT

@belindalaurie Motivation can translate into goal oriented mindsets and #mastery skill building #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Q8 Who here uses "Mad Minute" or timed exercises to promote math fluency with their students? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Exactly!! #PreK12Plaza https://t.co/gGQRVlMw7i
- PointsofAccess Sep 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT
  
  Yes! Tech can also strengthen differentiated instructional practices to build student capacities #4All2Thrive https://t.co/lZ7ErXhekD
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT

@AlixJerome13 I love that perspective! Math is global and fundamental #prek12plaza #madminute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza I hated & then grew to love speed times tables tests! Once I got the hang of them,they were so much fun #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EmpanadaFork Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza Very important and helps in many areas especially science #prek12plaza #madminute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT

A8 I love using flash quick game like minute with my cousins,bee have so much fun together #madminute #prek12plaza
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Here are some FREE mad minute-style worksheets from us! https://t.co/Mx15IbIsGp #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Love it - sharing these with all my teacher friends :) #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute https://t.co/eapW1QkKyd
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT
  
  Here are some FREE mad minute-style worksheets from us! https://t.co/Mx15IbIsGp #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@belindalaurie @PreK12Plaza reinforcement is key to building memory #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Scientists have discovered that memory building is crucial to math fluency! https://t.co/7bbzoFyaLc #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
YES!! nothing is more rewarding -- and so beneficial for fostering #GrowthMindset #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute https://t.co/GkYaTrOqx6
- PointsofAccess Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  Mastery of some concepts does amazing things to build kids confidence 2 challenge themselves to learn more-agency… https://t.co/6Iq1NzoU9P
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Q9 Teachers, have you ever tried a Game Day with your math students? What are some games they've enjoyed? #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
...and vice versa! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute https://t.co/w0zCVetMKO
- PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
  
  Scientists have discovered that memory building is crucial to math fluency! https://t.co/7bbzoFyaLc #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AlixJerome13 Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT

#prek12plaza times tables are fun when the right answers defeat aliens 👾👾 #madminute. Where was this game 15 years… https://t.co/UDSufWg7aW
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Here is a fact sheet on math fluency: https://t.co/rnnoArQZyA #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT

@PointsofAccess @belindalaurie @PreK12Plaza students must feel like they are the protagonist of their education #madminute #prek12plaza
monitalan Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT

.@univision CEO @RandyFalco always reminded us about the importance of math in everything #prek12plaza #madminute cc @mercedro
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Study: Games and apps can provide a fun, effective way for students to practice math skills! https://t.co/j3l2b843xR #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza ...and when learning's more fun for students, it's also more fun for teachers! #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@PointsofAccess Exactly! Practicing through these patterns makes faster brain-lanes and math becomes second nature #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Q10 Have you seen @prek12plaza's latest app for strengthening math fluency? https://t.co/M3Z6wSiMho #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@AmeliaDAngio everyone benefits when we enjoying learning together #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Heard of the Arithmetic Gap? Calculators can lead to lower confidence & academic performance https://t.co/BXnTDIrHa2 #Prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Mad Minute is a great way for students to have fun while drilling their multiplication tables! #PreK12Plaza… https://t.co/hAT9YkqIFY
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Check out this preview of Mad Minute Plaza, our new #edapp for practicing math fluency: https://t.co/JohtU8WieO #MadMinute #PreK12Plaza
PointsofAccess Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Thank you #prek12plaza and everyone for inviting the drop-in for an interesting chat on tech and math #4All2Thrive #madminute
AmeliaDAngio Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@PreK12Plaza yes - using a calc for simple math can keep a student in #FixedMindset -"it's too hard, I can't do it" #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute
EMariePascual Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT

It's a shame when confidence is blocker for a student's potential to be reached #prek12plaza #madminute
PreK12Plaza - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT

PreK12 Plaza has co-creation in ebooks & videos to reinforce concepts, and teach others! https://t.co/cTcaHYwDzo #PreK12Plaza #MadMinute