Rocket Math is a fun way to shoot for the stars by knowing your multiplication and division facts! A core skill of fifth grade math is mastering multiplication and division fact fluency. Students need to know basic facts as we build on that knowledge for multi-digit multiplication and division concepts.
What is Rocket Math?
Rocket Math is a leveled, timed test given weekly to assess your child's mastery of basic multiplication and division facts. Students are individually assessed on his/her level. Once a student masters the basic facts on a particular level, completing the entire assessment correctly in a matter of minutes, he/she will move on to the next level. Rocket Math consists of 26 levels, A to Z, ranging from easy multiplication facts, with minimal problems, to multiplication and division facts, with more problems to solve in a minute.
How does it work?
- Every student has a personal rocket to track his/her progress.
- Students take a timed test at their level every Tuesday & Thursday.
- Once all problems are answered correctly your son/daughter advances to the next letter.
- The goal of Rocket Math is to beat your personal best and shoot as high as you can by the end of 5th grade.
How to help your child reach for the stars?
Rocket Math is a fun way to reinforce multiplication and division fluency while encouraging your child to meet personal goals. To help your son/daughter reach her highest potential, practice multiplication and division facts at home regularly. The only way to reach multiplication and division fluency is to memorize those facts! Pick up flashcards at the dollar store or the dollar spot at Target.