Mad Minute is a 30- to 40-day sequence of speed drills on the basic number facts. It’s perfect for teachers that need to supplement their regular instruction in mathematics with some systematic drill and practice on the number facts – all in as little as five minutes a day!

How does Mad Minute work?

Pham (2018) explains this strategy: Mad Minute is a fast-paced math fact practice strategy that our class does every day. My students get one minute to finish as many problems as they can, working towards getting the highest number of consecutive problems correct.

What does Mad Minute stand for?

Mad-minute definition



A test of marksmanship with 15 aimed shots at a 12-inch target at 200 yards within one minute.

What is a Mad Minute army?

The Mad Minute was a pre-World War I bolt-action rifle speed shooting exercise used by British Army riflemen, using the Lee–Enfield service rifle.

How many questions is a Mad Minute?

Each page has 30 questions. The goal is for students to be able to answer all 30 questions in 1 minute!

How many multiplication facts should a 4th grader do in a minute?

The minimum correct rate for basic facts should be set at 30 to 40 problems per minute, since this rate has been shown to be an indicator of success with more complex tasks (Miller & Heward, 1992, p.