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BEP2: Task 1
A Written Project Presented to the Faculty of the Teachers College
of Western Governors University
, 2
Education Related Research Topic
The topic I chose to research is automaticity of basic math facts. I chose this topic
because it is currently being discussed at my school throughout the grades.
Literature Search
Relevant Key Words/ Search Phrases
1. Multiplication facts
2. Automaticity of multiplication facts
3. Math drills
4. Fact strategies
5. Drill and practice
6. Memorizing math facts
7. Timings
Additional Relevant Key Words/ Search Phrases
1. Connecting math facts to later learning
2. Automaticity with math facts supports higher level math skill development
Useful Relevant Keywords/ Search Phrases
math fact fluency
Explanation of Usefulness:
The usefulness of the keywords and search phrases supported my effort to find literature
related to my topic of study. One important use for these phrases was to narrow my search to
help me be more specific. The narrow scope of “math fact fluency” helped me find the articles