Cumulative Review
Overview
Continual use of foundational skills with different problems reinforces a conceptual understanding of math skills. Cumulative review allows students to repeatedly practice math concepts, both overall math skills, such as Arithmetic Fact Retrieval, as well as targeted math skills, such as Statistical Reasoning. Using spaced practice to review these different concepts helps students explicitly connect related mathematical ideas, leading to Mathematical Flexibility.
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10 minutes in each math session devoted to building fluent retrieval of basic math facts sets the foundation for learning new concepts.
Daily review strengthens previous learning and can lead to fluent recall.
Spending time with new content helps move concepts and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Practicing until achieving several error-free attempts is critical for retention.
Having students verbally repeat information such as instructions ensures they have heard and supports remembering.
