FIRST IN MATH BULLETIN OCT 2017
1st Training Edition, NLCI Education Department
October Goals
Teachers are registered in FIM and students are populated in the classes as per the 3-step directions
Just the Facts (JTF) pre-assessments are complete
Teachers know and use the NLCI Road Map as guide for FIM
Introducing First In Math (FIM)
LISTEN TO THE WHY OF FIRST IN MATH
Check For Understanding
After listening to the following video, please answer the questions below.
- What are the three parts of fact fluency?
- Why is Practice so important in the FIM program?
We want to create mathematically proficient students!
FIM is a curriculum supplement that gives students the fundamental skills they need to achieve their academic goals. It delivers fluency in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, while advancing higher-order thinking skills such as mental math, problem-solving, pattern sensing, reasoning and number sense through deep practice. This year we are using FIM as our FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. This SMORE will guide you through every step you need to be successful and reach your goals.
WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SHOW YOU WHERE TO FIND THE PARENT LETTERS TO GO HOME
PRE-ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES K-8
Each JTF 100 is five minutes per operation. Use the 10 X 10 grid.
Kindergarten - School-based decision
Grades 1-2:
JTF 100 - Addition and Subtraction
Grade 3:
JTF 100 - Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication
Grades 4 and 5:
JTF 100 - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
JTF Integers- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Please note: These are guidelines. There are options for JTF Fractions and JTF Decimals.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE HOW TO GET YOUR STUDENTS STARTED ON JTF 100
Create Baseline Data with JTF 100 (Grades K-5)
CREATE BASELINE DATA WITH JTF INTEGERS GRADES 6-8
- You must download PUFFIN ACADEMY app if you are using this on an iPad
- Each operation has 4 quadrants to complete. If you stop in the middle, you can return at any time and it will pick up where you left off
- Each operation is about 12 minutes. You must complete all four operations.
- If the integers are too hard, teachers may guide students to JTF 100.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN YOUR STUDENTS ARE FINISHED ONE OF THE JTF 100 SESSIONS
Play the video below to see the end result.
#5 P L A Y
Sample plan
Next Steps
- Guide your students based on their goals
- Use the data from JTF to guide instruction.
- Use the NLCI Road Map as your guide.