onthegomom,

It doesn't make sense to me, but I'm not a math expert. smile You would think that they could go onto the next step if they showed mastery in the facts.
My DS9 in 4th grade (self contained 3rd/4th grade gifted classroom in my local public school district)has had the timed math drill pages for addition, subtraction, and just started the multiplication ones. I was told that they would just do the addition and subtraction ones in the first marking period and just had to meet a certain percentage then move on. However it is now the third marking period and they are still drilling the same things. He is no longer making the percentage he needs to and I'm finding it very frustrating. I did inquire about the timed facts tests in the beginning of the year and really didn't get much of an answer...just that the district requires it.
Sorry if this isn't much help....you are not alone and I feel your pain.


Last edited by moni; 02/09/10 01:32 PM.