Re. Prep for 6th grade Maths, I concur that what are called 'multiplication/division' facts have to be mastered. Also, the ideas that a) a vulgar fraction is merely an expression showing a numerator divided by a divisor and b) division is merely multiplication by the reciprocal will really clear up any confusion with fractions and especially fractional division. It is far better to understand why instead of remembering to blindly flip the divisor.
My DD's school used First in Math when she was in 1st and 2nd grade. Serendipidously, no restrictions were put in place so DD could access the higher grade work. There were plenty of speed drills there that helped her to internalize these facts. Blind memorization followed by drills seems to have cemented them in place.
Last edited by madeinuk; 04/30/14 03:57 AM.
