Math Fluency
>> Sunday, January 23, 2011
According to the Merriam Webster's Dictionary, to be fluent is "to be capable of moving with ease and grace, effortlessly smooth and flowing, and showing mastery of a subject or skill." It could also be defined as the ability to use mathematics accurately, efficiently, and effortlessly.What is math fluency?
Math fluency means knowing the right method to correctly solve a mathematical problem with ease and in a relatively short period of time. The more fluent a person becomes in math, the better and smoother he/she becomes in accurately applying mathematical concepts to real life situations. Reaching good fluency in math requires proper, meaningful and consistent practice. Knowing how to apply a formula to solve a math problem does not necessarily mean one is good in math. It takes much more than applying a math formula to be considered good. Research shows that to be fluent in math, children should be able to accurately answer math questions within 2 seconds.
Download Exercises of National Exam for Senior High School - Mathematics
Reasoning and understanding of concept
Explain the solution process step by step and explain the reason for each step.
Explain the formula and know how the formula came about.
Use alternate methods to solve a problem, if one exists.
Building Blocks
It is very important to completely understand the basic building blocks of math in order to achieve mastery of the subject. One should have mastered the concepts of adding, subtracting, multiplication and division before moving on to higher math levels. Although one understands how to perform calculation and has some fluency in math facts, he/she still needs continuous practice. Understanding is essential for math fluency, but not enough; practice and repetition is what creates perfection.
If you are able to establish a link between the math operations and build on them as you advance, you should be able to master the subject with ease.
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