Math

Our first unit is a long one. It is expected to last 8-9 weeks. This unit guides students in how to solve addition and subtraction problems associated with a particular type of real-life addition or subtraction situation.  Each type of situation demonstrates how math can and should be used to model the real-life situation. Students use strategies to develop fluency with addition and subtraction within 10.  Strategies include counting on and counting back, using doubles and near doubles, adding with 5, adding ten, adding in any order, and thinking addition to subtract.  Students adapt these strategies and use the make-10 strategy to add within 20. Key strategies are introduced for solving subtraction facts to 20.  These strategies will serve students by encouraging a deeper and more conceptual understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction.  Students determine whether addition and subtraction equations are true or false, and they find the missing number in addition and subtraction equations. The Associative property of Addition is introduced as a way to group numbers flexibly to solve problems with three addends. A Big Idea that connects the work in this unit is that a numerical expression or equation can be represented in an infinite number of ways that have the same value.

In addition to our Pearson math curriculum, students will have access to an adaptive learning math program called Dreambox at home and at school. Students will work on Dreambox independently 2-3 times per week at school and will have access to use it at home as much or as little as you want them to. Keep an eye out in the coming week or so for information on how to access this program at home.

Practicing basic math fact fluency at home of addition and subtraction facts 1-10 would be very beneficial for your child. Often you can find flashcards for $1 at either the dollar store or Target in the dollar spot.