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Number Sense
Computation
Makes connections to real life experiences Has an understanding of Place Value Makes sense of and can explain what numbers mean Orders and compares numbers Counts numbers by 1,2,5,10s etc.
Uses manipulatives to explain thinking Tells stories to explain what the symbols of addition and subtraction mean
Measurement
Using standard and non-standard tools to compare, measure and estimate.
Patterns
Finding commonalities to help solve problems
Uses tools to estimate and compare weight and length Uses a clock to tell the time on an analog clock Uses a calendar to explain days, weeks, months and years Knows, compares and exchanges money Identifies, reads and compares temperatures using a thermometer
Extend, describe and create concrete and number patterns Reads, writes and explains symbols accurately
Shapes
Compares the properties of shapes all around us
Knows and describes 2-D and 3-D shapes Creates symmetrical designs
Be accepting of mistakes
Let your child know that every mistake is an opportunity to learn. When your child makes a mistake, ask him or her to explain how he or she arrived at the answer, give praise for the correct steps or thinking, and gently point out where the error occurred. Then have your child try a similar problem (you may have to make one up) to practice the new understanding.
Games your child brings home from school or store-bought games that involve mathematical thinking will help your child master skills. Ask your child to teach you games learned in the classroom such as: Top It (Addition, Subtraction, High or Lower, etc), Rolling for 100 or even puzzles!
Think about the ways you use math in your everyday life at work, at the store, at the bank, in the kitchen, and so on. Invite your child to observe or participate in these activities with you. Encourage your child to think mathematically about common activities, such as folding laundry or taking out the garbage. How many socks are in 12 pairs? About how much change will we get when we pay?
Use the language of math in your daily life. If you speak more than one language at home, translate the English names of shapes or numbers into your home language. Helping your child to understand math vocabulary and how to talk about the concepts in your home language is very important in developing both math and language skills. We can do the English part at school, but we have to leave the home language learning up to you.
Use technology
These days kids are more tech savvy then we are as adults. Math is a perfect way to use this to our advantage! The ipad has all sorts of applications such as Sum Stacker and Math Bingo. Look on the classroom blogs for information, links and ideas. There are also various free websites that promote Mathematical Literacy such as:
The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.~ Author Unknown