Math

We continue to work in our addition and subtraction unit. We have been working on developing fluency with facts 1-10 and reading and solving word problems with effective strategies.

Last week the students took a 26 problem addition fact "quiz". When they finished, we wrote the time in which they completed it. Using a graph, the students will keep track of how many problems they got correct and the amount of time they completed it. Their goal each time will be to improve their number correct and lower their time a bit. Many students are still relying on their fingers when solving simple addition facts. Increased fluency will support future learning this school year as topics become more complex. Practicing facts is always something fun and quick that can be done at home, too.

We have been working on a variety of story problems. We are working on first identifying what the problem is asking us to find. Many students see two numbers and jump to add or subtract them without thinking about what the problem is asking. We are using the math practices to identify what the question is asking, make a model to represent the problem, and attend to precision in problem solving.

Additional concepts we have been working on in conjunction with what is mentioned above:
1. Missing addend: setting up number sentences with a missing piece and then working to figure out what the missing addend is.
2. Using a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems
3. Doubles facts (i.e. 3+3=6      4+4=8)

Students have had the opportunity to work some on our chrome books to play math games related to our content. Students will learn to use the chrome books to complete some short assignments and online assessments which may be used as an additional data point once in awhile throughout the school year.