The Best Way to Memorize Math Facts, Master Times Tables, and Build Automaticity (Nicole the Math Lady’s Drill Team)

If you’re looking for the best way for your student to memorize math facts, master times tables, and build true automaticity, you’re not alone. Many students struggle to recall basic facts confidently and without this instant recall, even simple problems can feel slow and frustrating. That’s where Nicole the Math Lady’s Drill Team comes in.

⚡Why automaticity matters

Math facts make up a huge piece of a student’s early math foundation.

When students don’t have automaticity (automatic, instant recall of math facts,) they:

• Get stuck on simple steps.
• Lose focus on larger concepts.
• Struggle to keep up.
• Feel frustrated and defeated.

Without automaticity, every problem takes more time and effort which makes math a discouraging, draining experience.

But when students do have instant recall of their math facts:

• They solve problems faster.
• They make fewer mistakes.
• They see connections sooner.
• They build confidence in math.

🧩The missing piece in most math programs

Most math curriculums do a great job teaching how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

They explain the steps, the concepts and the problem-solving process.

But most math curriculums are missing the critical piece of built-in math facts practice.

They’re not great at helping students memorize math facts to build automaticity.

Instead, math facts are often expected to develop without much thought or effort.

⚠️The issue with other programs

Or, when a program does focus on times tables and math facts, they rely on:

• Timed tests
• Worksheets
• Flash cards

And these things might work well for some students.

But, for many students, they lead to:

• Boredom and dread
• Stress and frustration
• Inconsistent recall
• Gaps that carry into higher-level math

🛤️How Drill Team fills this gap

Drill Team was designed to fill the gap left open by most math programs.

Instead of hoping students pick up math facts—or pressuring them with timed tests—it provides a clear, structured and FUN path to memorize math facts, master times tables, and build automaticity.

With Drill Team:

• Facts are taught intentionally.
• Students learn in small, manageable chunks.
• Various learning styles are utilized.
• Practice is consistent, low-stress and fun!

Students don’t just practice to pass a timed test—they actually learn and remember.

⚙️How Drill Team works

Nicole the Math Lady’s Drill Team is a math facts program that helps students master:

• Addition facts
• Subtraction facts
• Multiplication facts
• Division facts

But unlike traditional methods, Drill Team uses a multisensory approach so students with different learning styles can build automaticity in a way that works best for them.

This approach helps students move beyond memorization and achieve long-term retention and automatic recall.

Drill Team includes:

• Video instruction
• Rhythm and repetition
• Movement-based learning
• Guided practice
• Built-in review
• Engaging themes
• Written practice
• Interactive games
• Oral recitation
• Both animation and real people
• An optional tactile Adventure Kit

Want to see how it works in detail?
Check out this video!

📈Why Drill Team works

Small, manageable chunks

Students learn just a few facts at a time, which reduces overwhelm, improves retention and builds confidence.

Daily practice

Short, consistent sessions are one of the most effective ways to build automaticity.

Multi-sensory learning

Students:

• See it
• Hear it
• Say it
• Move with it
• Write it

This variety triggers a variety of learning strategies which strengthens their memory and helps them master each fact.

Built-in review

Previously learned individual facts and entire times tables are constantly revisited so they don’t fade.

Short lessons

Drill Team is simple to implement with each lesson taking just 15–20 minutes per day with a quick 30–90 second review right before bed.

That’s it.

This short daily routine is one of the most effective ways to memorize math facts.

It works with any math curriculum, teaching set-up or learning approach

Drill Team works alongside:

• Saxon Math, Singapore Math, Math-U-See, RightStart Math, Horizons Math, Math Mammoth, and more.
• Homeschool programs, public school classes, private school settings and co-op classes.
• Traditional approaches, Charlotte Mason teachings, on-line environments and even unschooling methods.

Because no matter how or where math is taught, one thing is certain: the stronger a student’s automaticity, the easier math fluency will be to achieve.

❤️Why parents love Drill Team

Parents love that Drill Team:

• Requires no prep
• Follows a clear structure
• Builds independence
• Helps students build automaticity without stress

🎉Why students love Drill Team

Students love that Drill Team:

• Offers a variety of activities
• Does not take much time
• Feels different than their other daily math lessons
• Gives them confidence
• Is fun!

🎯Drill Team might be just what your student needs

Every curriculum teaches how to do math.
Drill Team helps students memorize math facts and master times tables so they can do their math lessons quickly and confidently in any learning environment.

If your child struggles to:

• Memorize math facts
• Learn their times tables
• Work quickly and accurately
• Feel confident in math

Then Nicole the Math Lady’s Drill Team might be just what your student needs.

Because when students achieve automaticity, everything else becomes easier and math fluency is within reach.

✅Ready to check out Drill Team?

You can read more about the program or sign up for a Free Trial.

If your student is already taking a course from Nicole the Math Lady, Drill Team is included at no additional cost! Your student can access Drill Team right from their dashboard by clicking the Drill Team image located right next to the image of their textbook.