Multiplication Fact Program of Study

By the end of third grade, students are expected to be fluent with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10. Basic multiplication fact mastery is essential for efficient problem solving, and for the more complex multi-digit operations students will do in the upper grades. To ensure that students are progressing towards this goal, they will participate in weekly quizzes on Fridays to assess their fact mastery.

Students should practice their facts daily in preparation for quizzes. Although students will be studying their multiplication facts regularly in school, they should also develop routines for practicing their facts at home. I encourage students to spend at least 10 minutes nightly working on their facts.  Traditional methods like flash cards, writing lists, and being quizzed by a family member are all valuable ways for students to learn their facts.

In addition, students may utilize technology to help them memorize math facts. In school, we have used TenMarks jam sessions and Xtramath to study multiplication facts. My favorite website for studying math facts is Quizlet, where facts are organized into sets for what students are studying that week.

Each week your child be assigned a set of multiplication facts. Facts will be presented in the following order. To move onto the next set of facts, students must obtain a score of 100% on their Friday quiz. A pre-assessment has been administered to determine which week your child will start with.

Week One: x0 and x1
Week Two: x2
Week Three: x10
Week Four: x5
Week Six: x4
Week Seven: x8
Week Eight: x3
Week Nine: x6
Week Ten: x9
Week Eleven: x7
Week Twelve: All Facts

On Mondays, look for a sheet that says which facts your child should be studying that week.

On Fridays, look for your child's quiz to see how they are progressing.

I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for your assistance in helping your child achieve success with multiplication fluency!