An experienced math teacher shares the 250 10-minute quizzes he developed that helped boost his students' mental math skills and their scores on standardized tests. Topics covered include addition, subtration, multiplication, division, numeration, patterns, percents, ratio, rounding, prime numbers, geometry and much more. Includes ready-to-use, reproducible answer sheets. Geared to the NCTM standards. For use with Grades 4-8.
Operating on a tip from a co-worker I began each math lesson with a 50 problem "mad minute" followed by 10 of these mental math problems. I asked the question only once so it reinforced listening skills as well as providing a valuable opportunity for students to practice math skills on their feet (or rather, in their seats.)