"Help! They Don’t Know Their Facts!"
Moving Beyond Memorization by Developing Fact Fluency
Virtual | June 18, 2026
“Help! They Don’t Know Their Facts!” Moving Beyond Memorization by Developing Fact Fluency
Have you ever wondered why students don’t know their basic facts? We have all had that thought, “if they just knew their facts…” So, what if they did know their facts, and it was built by constructing relationships with numbers and by using models and strategies that promote conceptual understanding? In this session, we will explore the difference between fluency and memorization, barriers, and how to build fact fluency through conceptual understanding and developing students’ number sense.
Event Details
June 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CENTRAL
Zoom Event
Session Recording
This session will be recorded and available to registered participants until August 31, 2026.
Event Presenters
Shelly Daun
Presenter
Shelly Daun is an experienced instructional leader with over 30 years in public education, including 12+ years successfully leading co-teaching implementation and advancing high-impact math instruction. She serves as the Director of the FIRST Education Math Center and Co-Director of the Co-Teaching Center, in addition to her role as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in a northeastern Wisconsin school district. In 2022, Shelly was recognized as Wisconsin’s Instructional Leader of the Year for her contributions to educational leadership. She partners with schools and districts to build collaborative teams, strengthen teaching practices, and improve student outcomes through systems change and sustainable reform.
Amanda Ironside
Presenter
Amanda Ironside has over 20 years of experience in public education, working as a classroom teacher, instructional coach and Advanced Learning Coordinator. Currently serving as the Gifted, Talented & Advanced Learner Coordinator for her district, Amanda consults with school districts, emphasizing a systematic approach through coaching and collaboration with teachers and administrators to enhance student outcomes and strengthen instructional practices.

