1. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Math Facts Memorization Tricks Parent Academic Support Session Workshop Presented by Karynn Katz Parent Involvement Educator Cold Spring School December 11, 2014 9am & 6pm

2. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Agenda & Objectives Introductions/Icebreaker Objective: Make connections with other parents The importance of memorizing math facts Objective: To help your child enjoy math more and to become a more successful mathematician Math Facts Memorization Tricks Objective: To help your child enjoy math more and to become a more successful mathematician Time to practice using the tricks Objective: To be able to use what you learned at home with your child Questions & Evaluations Objective: To give your input on ways I can make workshops more engaging and meaningful to you

3. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Introductions & Icebreaker Introductions Please say your name, your child’s name and your child’s grade Icebreaker Roll the dice and answer the question that matches the number you rolled: 1What is your favorite game to play with your child? 2How did you learn math as a child? 3If you could go on vacation anywhere, where would you go? 4What is your favorite restaurant to go to with your child? 5What is your favorite book to read with your child? 6Why did you attend this workshop?

4. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. The importance of memorizing math facts An Math Fact is a math question (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) such as 3+ 4 or 6-2 that a child should know quickly. If a child can say the answer within a couple of seconds, this is usually considered mastery of the Fact. Frees up the part of the brain that students use for logical thinking, thus allowing them to focus on the problem at hand. Boosts a student's confidence and reduces their fears and anxiety about math. Helps them better understand the relationship between numbers (number sense). For example, it is important for your child to see that 6-2=4 because 2+4=6. Your child should also develop an understanding of how far numbers are away from the nearest tens, which will aid in such skills as estimating and rounding. Saves time so your child can focus on the higher-level concept that is involved in solving the problem instead of the basic calculation. Less errors when solving math problems.

5. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Math Facts Memorization Tricks Sight Numbers (see hand-out) Addition & Subtraction Touch Math (see hand-out) Multiplication Tricks & Rhymes (see hand-outs) Websites, including Math Expressions (see hand-out) Apps (see hand-out) Board Games (see hand-out) Card & Dice Games (see hand-out)

6. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Time to practice! Choose a dice or card game to try to play! If your child is here, invite your child to join you! If your child is not here, pair up with another parent!

7. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Questions & Evaluations Does anyone have any questions? Please fill out the Evaluation form on your table!