Starting this quarter I want to reward my kinders with knowing they are increasing their skills by giving them a repetitive activity that'll show growth. Dare I say, they will be getting a "timed test?" Most of my kinders will love the challenge and I've worked at putting it together so that it is meaningful to parents and will show my kinders their own growth. This will hopefully help them enhance the skills:
- K.OA.5.a. Add fluently, orally or in writing, within 5.
- K.OA.5.b. Subtract fluently, orally or in writing, within 5.
I'll start at 5 mins. and then differentiate the time for my groups once they've felt success on the first few. I'll be giving two each week during weeks 2, 3, 5 and 6 and that equals eight tests.
The first one has a parent explanation sheet, and all of them have a sheet that I am copying on the back for parent help. The last few tests increase in number of equations to help build their stamina. Let's see how this goes, shall we?
They are also being photocopied onto overheads and placed as independent work in our practice zone because doing a "work sheet" just feels fun when you're allowed to use a vis-a-vis marker! I hope they can be of use to you too!
It's too early to start a count down, but its hard to believe we have nine weeks left! If you like what I do here on KindergartenWorks, then be sure to subscribe today. I look forward to sharing ideas with you weekly.
Megan says
AWESOME! I LOVE YOUR SIGHT and appreciate the freebies!
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
Thanks! Welcome! So glad you found me. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you always get the latest.
Jackie Terrell says
Thanks so much for sharing these sheets...I work with my grandson in Singapore Math and we are working on addition and subtraction facts right now. I follow your blog and really get a lot of great ideas. Thanks again.
Koreen Wiliams says
I forgot to say...the website is FREE!
Koreen Williams says
I teach second grade and have been using the website "Arcademic Skill Builders" to have my students practice their math facts. They have all kinds of games and we usually just stick to the addition and subtraction games. They can play each other privately or against other kids. If you have access to computers you should give it a go
Kara Kelley Koenig says
These are just what we need. Any chance you have them for facts to 10?
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
Hi Kara, nope. Not for this year. Sorry!
Aseybold says
Thanks so much for sharing these. I did notice a typo in the first sentence of the explanation "building being..." so if you could correct that or make it possible for us to do that it, it would be great. Thanks again!
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
Sure. Updated and ready for download.
Tamara L. Chilver says
You continue to amaze me girl! Just incredible!
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
Thanks Tamara!
Jensenkinder says
I love your parent component. Thank you!
Cherilyn Harrison says
Thank you so much! 🙂
rooneyhunt says
These are fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing, I've been trying to figure out a way to test this standard. I also love the parent letter- thanks again!
~ Amy
Miss Kindergarten says
I'm not so sure I have the right words to express how helpful these are. This post has really helped me reflect on how to explain this concept to my parents. I am pinning this for TBA and I have to have it on my board as well. I would love to do a post about this!
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
Thanks Miss K! Of course you can post about it!
Jackie says
These are great! Thank so much for sharing!
Pm_schmdt says
I love it! I plan to use it in my class. Since this is our first year with Common Core Math Standards, I am questioning how to best get my kids to be proficient in this area. This should really help! Will you also do the same for subtraction??
Leslie @KindergartenWorks says
That's a great question! There are subtraction equations built into them and the frequency increases with each test. Building fluency is difficult because this is new to us too, but I hope they are up to the challenge!
Sheila says
Thank you ! I've been looking for something like this!!
Susan Lattea says
These are great! Thank you so much. We have Parent/Teacher conferences next week. I'm going to give the parents the parent letter at that time.
beadboard says
Thanks! I will love to use this. I truly appreciate your talent & generosity. Most of my kids will LOVE this!
Debbie says
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Dscook505 says
Just the type of formative assessment that I have been looking for...thank you!
Bisforbilli says
thanx
Kelly Brown says
This looks great! I am going to borrow this if you don't mind! Thanks again for sharing!
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laughinbrunette says
That's pretty awesome!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies