We are still in our first unit of study. The first unit thoroughly builds a foundation for the remainder of our work in first grade. Students continue to work on addition and subtraction fluency and problem solving with various concepts.
The last big concept we are working on in this unit in the coming days is subtraction. Students are learning how subtraction problems are related to addition problems and how they can use that knowledge in problem-solving. Students are using and discussing a variety of strategies to solve problems. Some of the strategies we are using are: number line to count on or back, part-part-whole model, using facts we know to help us add or subtract more efficiently, and some still benefit from drawing pictures or models to represent a problem.
Another concept which many of the kiddos find more challenging is finding the missing addend in an addition or subtraction problem in any position.
Continue working on math facts up to 20 at home. Remember the link: http://www.aplusmath.com/flashcards/ for flashcards
Formative assessment information for this unit will be available in the progress report.
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