Conbubblations!
A "made-up word" which means, Congratulations for your Bubbles !
Every Math period starts with a timed test in basic facts. I call it “Conbubblations,” a name I made up which means “Congratulations for the Bubbles.” A child receives a sticker (bubble) for each test passed. Each test's "ultimate" goal is 72 problems in 2 minutes, although a test is considered “temporarily passed” when done in 6 minutes. We start with addition and then progress through subtraction. Students work at their own pace. I expect second graders to master their facts “sooner rather than later.”
If you want to know where your child is in Conbubblations, the chart is posted by the door. The chart is readable by "number" not name. You need to know your child's number to read the chart. Color Key (for stickers): Blue = 2 min, Red = 3 min., Green = 4 min., & Yellow = 5 or 6 minutes. Students are encouraged to take tests home to practice.
Children pass when they have only made one silly mistake. Missing two is too many. (Sounds harsh, but it encourages accuracy.)
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