Why They Are Important

Complementary Mathematics / Why They Are Important

Fluency Anchors –Why Are They So Important?

  • They define the most basic and important foundational pillars of mathematical understanding and are research based (proficiency strands 1, 2 and 5 of NRC’s Helping Children Learn Mathematics).
  • They describe very clear, transparent and stable learning targets.
  • They provide all students a chance to be immediately successful within a proficiency-based structure.
  • They help demystify the expectations of mathematics.
  • Parents and other math support providers can easily understand the expectations and can support/assist students.
  • They can be incorporated into every math lesson –beginning, mid, end, teamwork structures, homework assignments, etc.
  • It is impossible to learn complex algorithms and procedures without them.
  • They help develop academic stamina.
  • They serve as conceptual conduits between grade levels.