Book Description
The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of Rocket Math on the automaticity of basic multiplication facts in 5th grade students. The action research project took place in a 5th grade classroom. The students used Rocket Math over a nine-week period. This nine-week study consisted of 22 5th grade students, 12 male and 10 female. All students received the treatment, and data was collected on students whose pre-test scores were below 20 %. The data collection group consisted of three males and four females. A teacher-designed assessment was used as the pre-test and post-test to determine growth. Students participated in the treatment three days per week by taking a one-minute timed test. A two-minute timed test was administered weekly to monitor progress. Teacher anecdotal notes were kept to record observations during the study. Results from the post-test indicated an increase in the number of correct answers given during a two-minute test. Results for this study indicate a possible gain in automaticity of basic multiplication facts. Further research is needed to determine if the conclusions of this study would be applicable to a generalized population.