Each morning, we begin our math routine with whiteboard warm ups. Running through a series of problems, students work to solve for an answer using their whiteboards. Then they "ready, set, show!" their answers and discuss how they got them.
After warm ups, we review the objectives for the math lesson and then begin a math workshop consisting of math with a teacher, math with a friend, and math by yourself.
Our first unit in Everyday Math focuses on number sense and establishing math routines. We've spent the week working on number patterns and carefully looking at the special properties of a number grid.
To help reinforce theses skills at home, have your child:
-count by 2s, 5s, and 10s
-tell you what number is 1 more than a given number; 1 less; 10 more; 10 less
-build the self-created number grid puzzle they brought home on Monday
-describe the patterns found in a number grid; explain what happens when they move up one, down one, over one, or back one; explain how to use a number grid to add or subtract
-log-in to their IXL account (IXL), using the login information sent home today, and complete any of the "Counting & Number Pattern" skills (A.5 specifically works with hundreds charts)
-play Give the Dog a Bone!
More information regarding our math program will be available at Curriculum Night (Thurs. Sept. 18th, 6:30-7:30). Everyday Math homework sheets will not begin until after Curriculum Night.
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