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«Back to all edWebinarsRethinking Math Fact Fluency in K-5: Building Number Sense, Reasoning, and Foundational Confidence
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Presented by Ann Elise Record, Elementary Math Specialist, Ann Elise Record Consulting LLC; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Former Educator, Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager, ExploreK12
Sponsored by ExploreK12
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When students develop math fact fluency through reasoning and number sense—not just memorization—they build a stronger foundation for long-term mathematical success. Join us for an engaging edWebinar with elementary math expert Ann Elise Record as we explore research-based approaches that help students become flexible, confident thinkers while strengthening their accuracy and efficiency with basic facts.
In this session, Ann Elise will share practical instructional strategies that move beyond rote recall to deepen conceptual understanding and cultivate mathematical confidence. Educators will discover how purposeful math fact fluency instruction can support all learners while creating meaningful connections between facts, patterns, and problem solving.
Attendees will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of the relationship between math fact fluency, number sense, and mathematical reasoning
- Research-based strategies for developing math fact fluency through meaningful learning experiences
- Practical, classroom-ready routines that can be incorporated into daily instruction immediately
- Actionable approaches for supporting student confidence and productive mathematical thinking
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies that help build lasting fluency, stronger reasoning skills, and greater confidence to unlock brighter futures for all your students in mathematics. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers, math coaches, interventionists, and administrators.
About the Presenters
Ann Elise Record is an educator with more than 25 years of experience in the roles of classroom teacher, K-5 math coach, adjunct faculty member for Plymouth State University, Bureau of Education and Research presenter, and, currently, an independent elementary math consultant providing customized professional development both in person and virtually. She is a contributing author, together with Dr. Alison Mello, on Dr. Nicki Newton’s book, Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction, and co-author of the book Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Multiplication and Division. She has worked with schools and districts across the U.S. and is a frequent presenter at various state conferences and the annual conferences of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Math Education Leaders (NCSM), and the Association of Teachers of Mathematics New England (ATMNE).
Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., brings over 20 years of experience in education to her role as Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives at ExploreK12. Her journey began in the classroom, where she spent 11 years as a passionate elementary educator before moving into campus and district leadership roles focused on curriculum and instruction. She is passionate about supporting and learning alongside educators.
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