Teacher Directions
Table of Contents (FAQs)
What is the overview of how Rocket Math runs? .................................................................................................................................4
What is automaticity with math facts?
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Why is automaticity in math facts important?
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Just what do I have to copy?
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Just what do I have to set up?
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What operation do I begin with?
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When are students ready to begin fact memorization in an operation?
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What if I prefer to teach in fact families? Is that wrong?
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Why do multiplication facts have priority in fourth grade and up?
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How fast is fast enough in answering math facts problems?
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What about students who can’t write the answers to 40 problems per minute?
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What has to be ready for me to start?
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Why do I have to give a Writing Speed Test?
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How do I give the Writing Speed Test?
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What do I do with the Goal Sheet?...................................................................................................................................................................9
What do I do about the students who are very fast writers?
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What do I do about the students who are very slow writers?
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Do their goals ever go up as they get faster at writing numerals?
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Why would I want to give the Placement Probes?
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How do I use the Placement Probes?
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What is passing for a Placement Probe?
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Are the practice facts going around the outside dierent from the test?
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How should the students practice with each other?...................................................................................................................... 13
How do I get my students to practice math facts the right way?
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How can I manage with students at many dierent levels?
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How do I establish the daily routine so it runs smoothly?
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How do I know when students are ready to move on to the next set of facts?........................................................ 17
What does it take for a student to pass a set of facts?
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What does it take for a student to pass an operation?
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Shouldn’t my students be practicing math facts for homework?
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How do I conduct the One-Minute Daily Test?
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How do I keep track of which set each student should be practicing?
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What do I do about students who are stuck and don’t pass within six tries?
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How do I monitor students’ progress?
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How do I prepare for monitoring progress through the two-minute timings?
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How do I give the two-minute progress monitoring tests?
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What is the sequence in which the facts are introduced?
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Conclusion
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Sequence of facts by operation
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Rocket Chart
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Writing Speed Test
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Goal Sheet
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Individual Student Graphs
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Letter to Parents
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Award Certicates
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