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Ignite math fact fluency in 5 minutes a day.

A simple daily routine to help students recall math facts accurately and confidently—on paper or online.
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Expert authors

Authored by Dr. Brian Poncy and Dr. Gary Duhon of Oklahoma State University, based on decades of research on math fact fluency.

Proven results

In a Texas school trial, five minutes a day for one year lifted overall math results from the 50th to the 75th percentile.

Used worldwide

Teachers around the world use Facts on Fire every day.

Free paper workbooks

The paper program is free. Your school only pays for printing.
  • Complete program
    Practice skills from counting through addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and multidigit work.
  • No student devices needed
    Students work on paper. You play the recording and run a one-minute timing.
  • Ready-to-use materials
    Workbooks, answer keys, and lesson scripts help you prepare each session.
A teacher supports three students practicing on paper with one small Warm character on a folder.

Online. Less admin, more flexibility.

The same Facts on Fire practice, without printing daily worksheets. Spend less time managing practice while students progress at their own pace. Occasional paper checks help confirm progress.
  • Less admin
    Automatic timing, scoring, and progress tracking reduce routine teacher work.
  • Reduce printing
    Students complete their daily practice online, saving paper and printing. Occasional paper checks help confirm progress.
  • Progress at their own pace
    Students practice the skills they need and move on when they’re ready.
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How Facts on Fire works

A consistent daily routine, with practice matched to students’ needs.
Whole-school routine
Build a consistent daily practice routine across grade levels, with each class focusing on the skills its students need.
Clear skill sequence
Follow a clear sequence from counting through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Small fact sets
Students practice a few facts at a time, with repeated opportunities to recall each one.
Taped problems
Students hear a fact, try to answer during the pause, then hear the correct answer.
One-minute timings
A one-minute check helps students track their progress and work toward their next goal.
Reports for leaders
See progress across classes and grade levels, and identify where students need more support.

What teachers are saying

Illustrative feedback—teacher and school names are fictional.

“It’s become part of how we start math. The children know what to do, and I can get everyone practicing without a lot of explaining.”

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Jamie Wilson

Draft example · Grade 2 teacher

Kōwhai Grove School

“They’re keen to beat their own score. Even the quieter ones want to tell me how they went.”

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Alex Rivera

Draft example · Grade 4 teacher

Harbour Fern Primary

“My class loves trying to beat the recording. The pause gives everyone a chance to have a go before they hear the answer.”

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Sam Patel

Draft example · Grade 1 teacher

Pinebrook Valley School

“I can see which skills we need to spend more time on. That makes it much easier to plan the next bit of practice.”

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Taylor Brooks

Draft example · Grade 5 teacher

Willowbank Heights School

“We started with the paper sheets. A pencil, the recording and a few minutes each day made it easy to get going.”

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Morgan Chen

Draft example · Grade 3 teacher

Cedarbridge Primary

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Every student can be On Fire.

Build fact fluency, one short practice session at a time.
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