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.