Click here for an introduction.
This semester we have been focusing on some Content Standards within Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Numbers and Operations in Base Ten. As we learn content, we also work on developing Mathematical Practices, as described in the introduction above.
As you look over the quizzes, keep in mind that these Standards are for mastery by the END of First Grade. Each Standard also incorporates many skills. The grading on the quiz represents your child's standing in what material and skills have been covered so far. However, this will be an ongoing process and elements build upon each other. If you have questions or concerns, please bring your child's quizzes to the Fall Conference. Thank you!
So what have we been up to in Math?! I have had many pictures and videos saved up to share with you from Math Workshop! You may be able to see a little about our work from papers your child brings home; however we do SO much more! Our Math Workshop includes A LOT of math journaling, math games, and math talk.
Reading numbers 0-120 and playing Roll to 120 to develop a sense of the numbers.
Playing Domino Parking lot to developing our understanding of dot representations of numbers and how numbers can be shown in different ways.
Here students are subtilizing, or instantly recognizing the number of dots in a small set or arrangement without counting. Students look for representations of numbers that they recognize instantly. This may involve seeing two parts that come together to form a whole number. Partners then record the parts and whole in a number bond.
Locating more and less by comparing two dominos.
Here, these mathematics flipped a counter which lands on the game board. They use subitzing skills to determine the number and then think what 1 more would be. We played this game use 1 more, 1 less, 2 more, and 2 less.
Spinner +1 and +2
Spin a number. Then add 1 in your head. We also play this game with a +2 spinner.
PARTNERS OF NUMBERS
These mathematicians use snap cubes to make numbers in different ways. We did this with numbers 1-10. This helped us determine and understand the "partners" of numbers and record them in number sentences.
For example...
6 = 0 + 6
6 = 1 + 5
6 = 2 + 4
6 = 3 + 3
6 = 4 + 2
6 = 5 + 1
6 = 6 = 0
Spill and Add Ten helped us work on determining and internalizing the partners of 10.
Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To
Each student pulls a card that shows a number using base ten block pictures. Students have to count the tens and ones to determine the number and write it on the board. Then, they decide what symbol <, >, or = will compare the two numbers.
As students play all these math games, they are using "math talk" along the way. For example, in the game above, they may read the equation together saying, "48 is greater than 27." While subtilizing, they may say, "6 and 1 make 7." This math talk is a critical piece to building and mastering understanding and mathematical vocabulary.
So when you are working at home, encourage your child to use some math talk to talk about their homework practice page or while playing a game. For example, this week when playing Even Steven Odd Todd, encourage your child to say, "5 is odd." Then take it one step further, ask your child, "How do you know 5 is odd?"
HOMEWORK REMINDER: Please do not go ahead days for math homework practice. I assign things based on what we will cover in school that day, so jumping ahead may confuse your child because we may not have covered the material yet. Thank you!
However, this week, the Compass Learning assignment may be done at any time.
Other Announcements:
* There will be no new Word Study sorts until after Thanksgiving. Click here to play Starfall word games. Review the patterns your child has been working on so far.
* We are still in need of one Dolch Word Volunteer this week! If you can come in Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week, Click here to sign up!
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