Drill Team is a complete program designed to help students learn and memorize their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division math facts.
Unlike many math fact programs that rely only on repetition or flash cards, Drill Team uses a multisensory approach that engages several parts of the brain in the memorization process.
Students practice math facts through a variety of activities including:
• short instructional videos
• songs and chants
• physical movement activities
• games
• digital flash cards
• written practice
• verbal recitation
This variety helps students stay engaged while strengthening their math fact fluency.
Access to Drill Team is included with every Math Pass and can be used alongside any of the courses offered through Nicole the Math Lady. Some families also use Drill Team as a helpful break when their student’s daily math work begins to feel repetitive.
Which Math Facts Are Covered?
Drill Team teaches math facts in a structured sequence.
Addition facts include:
• +0
• +1
• +2
• Doubles
• Doubles +1
• Sums of 10
• +9
• Misfits (selected addition combinations)
Multiplication facts include:
• 0× through 12×
Subtraction and division facts are not taught separately. Instead, they are introduced as inverse relationships while students learn addition and multiplication.
Can Drill Team Be Used With Any Curriculum?
Yes. Drill Team works with any math curriculum.
Although it is included with Nicole the Math Lady courses, students can use Drill Team even if they are working in a different math program.
The goal of Drill Team is simply to help students master their math facts, which supports success in any math curriculum.
How many days a week is it recommended to do Drill Team? How long does it take to complete?
We designed Drill Team to take 10-15 minutes a day, five days a week. If your student uses that schedule, it would take seven weeks to get through Addition/Subtraction and eleven weeks to complete Multiplication/Division.
But, of course, the program is completely flexible and can be utilized on a schedule that works best for your student.
Do Students Need to Log In at a Specific Time?
Drill Team is a self-paced on-demand program that can be completed at the student's convenience.
Students can log in and complete sessions at any time that fits your schedule.
There are no scheduled meeting times or required sessions.
Do Students Need to Be Online?
Most Drill Team activities are accessed online through the Nicole the Math Lady platform.
However, the program also includes printable materials and activities that can be used offline.
Where Can I Find the Printable Materials?
Select the Drill Team course
Click Description & Materials on the menu on the left
Select Addition Facts Handout
Download and print it
Select Multiplication Handout
Download and print it
What is the Drill Team Adventure Kit?
The optional Adventure Kit includes physical materials designed to enhance the Drill Team experience.
The Adventure Kit includes:
· Hanging Flashcard Organizer
· 44 Addition Flashcards {Writeable!}
· 78 Multiplication Flashcards {Writeable!}
· Adventure Guide Sticker Book – Addition
· Adventure Guide Sticker Book – Multiplication
· 2 Character Sticker Packs
· Dry Erase Marker
These resources add another layer of the multisensory learning approach and can help increase student motivation.
However, the Adventure Kit is not required to participate in Drill Team.
To learn more about and/or purchase the Adventure Kit, go here: Adventure Kit
Can Multiple Students Share an Adventure Kit?
Yes. Multiple students can share certain components such as the organizer and flash cards.
However, some materials like adventure guides and incentive stickers are designed for individual students.
Many families choose to provide separate materials so each student can fully participate in the program.
You can find additional details, including pricing on the Adventure Kit, here.
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