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Math fact crisis: strategies for improving numeracy with Brian Poncy (Ep 29)
Jul 5, 2024
Dr. Brian Poncy, a math intervention specialist, discusses the math fact crisis and strategies for improving numeracy. He highlights the instructional hierarchy, decomposition strategies, data collection, and the impact of his free math program, M.I.N.D. The podcast explores effective teaching methods, fluency, automaticity, and intervention strategies to enhance math skills.
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- Basic fact fluency crisis affects math proficiency, requiring effective teaching strategies.
- Instructional hierarchy aids in identifying student learning stages and selecting appropriate tasks.
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Math Intervention Program Facts on Fire Implemented at a District
The podcast episode discusses the implementation of the Facts on Fire math intervention program in an elementary school district with the lowest math scores. The program, designed to improve numeracy and computational skills, involved dedicating four minutes daily to basic facts improvement for students in grades one to five. The longitudinal study revealed a significant increase in state test scores over four years, showcasing the impact of improving basic fact fluency in enhancing overall math proficiency.
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