Figurd Testimonial from Teacher/Consultant

Albert’s Insomnia Testimonial

My name is Kathy Spruiell, and I am a teacher. I have taught students, as well as teachers for over twenty years. Math is my passion, and I firmly believe in the importance of number sense and numeracy for all students. Two years ago I met Rick Buchner and was introduced to his fact fluency games and materials. At the time, I served as an instructional coach in the Atlanta Metro Area. Rick came to our school as a presenter for two of our school Math Night assemblies.  Additionally, Rick volunteered to train our third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers how to use his materials during instructional planning time. The next year, we wrote a grant to purchase and use his cards and books again in fourth and fifth grade classes.

At the end of our second year of using Rick’s materials, we experienced some increases in the number of students who met and exceeded on our state’s standardized math tests for third, fourth, and fifth grade. A lot of processes and components factor into raising scores. The focus on fact fluency, including Rick’s materials, contributed to our positive uptick in scores along with a lot of effort from teachers, administrators, and students.

 I know that as a teacher, my pacing calendar for the school year is fast and full, so I need to be able to help students learn basic facts without taking away time from the other concepts I have to teach. I have made Albert’s resources an integral part of my math centers, guided math instruction, independent practice, homework, and much more.