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Hi Aimee,
You seem pretty familiar with tests related to math talent. Are you familiar with TOMAGS? If so, do you have any thoughts about its helpfulness?
Tam

Oops. Should have read the rest of the thread--I see my question was already asked

Hi Tallulah and susandj,

As far as knowing the math facts.... when DCs are working on EPGY, they have access to a multiplication table to reduce the frustration (i.e. figuring out 4*8 by adding 8+8+8+8, which took a long time) and keep their focus on learning the concepts. It has been about a year since they started using multiplication table, DD6 pretty much have the table "memorized."

Oh, I think we did not let them use the multiplication table for the end-of-grade test on EPGY.

As far as money and time.... we printed some worksheets from www.mathfactcafe.com. It has lots of flexibility (in setting the parameters) to meet your level. We also get into the habit of asking DCs to tell us the time. As for money, we bought some fake coins/bills and played store/shopping with them.

Hope this helps...
Mag

I have to share: My DD was pulled out of class to do word problems today! They were easy mathematically, but we'll get there, I think. She was pretty excited.

I hadn't thought of just using a multiplication table, that is a great idea. No tedious memorization to destroy the excitement, but you can progress to the fun stuff.