The following are true of automaticity:

• It allows for recall of facts or algorithms, instantly and accurately. The rate at which a student recalls the facts may vary from student to student.


• It is based on understanding of numbers and relationships.


• It often results from repetition and practice.


• It reduces cognitive load when doing calculations.


• It includes applying procedures automatically, without intentional, conscious thought.
  
  
  
  

Use the link below to further study examples of automaticity.

Using manipulatives to determine sums or products of single-digit numbers.