“They don’t know their facts.”

Certainly you’ve heard it–and probably said it!  Today’s post over at All Things Upper Elementary addresses the issue and gives some suggestions about how to help figure out which students need help–and how to get started tackling the facts one strategy at a time.  My feeling is that students who aren’t speedy with their math facts believe they are “bad at math”–and we need to do anything in our power to change their beliefs!  Stop by to check out the post and see what you think!