First Grade MathTeaching for Understanding

Our Math Students Are:Learners who understand concepts of math

basic algebra,geometry,problem solving, andreasoning.

Learners who are proficient in computation.Learners who can apply the concepts

efficiently.

Then and NowThe way you may have learned math

Memorization was the main goalDoing math quickly regardless of understandingDesks in rowsNo talkingAll the students did the same thing regardless of their needsFocus on a single correct answer

The way your child is learning math

Focus on real-life situationsMath done in small groupsMeeting individual student needsTeacher as facilitator of math discoveryStudents examine and question solutionsMultiple correct strategies

1) 9 + 0 = 2) 5 + 1 = 3) 7 + 1 = 4) 4+ 3 =

I have 7 things on my plate.Some are peas. Some are carrots. How many of each could I have?

How many peas? How many carrots?

ThenThe way you may have learned math

Memorization was the main goalDoing math quickly regardless of understandingDesks in rowsNo talkingAll the students did the same thing regardless of their needsFocus on a single correct answer

1) 9 + 0 = 2) 5 + 1 = 3) 7 + 1 = 4) 4+ 3 =

NowThe way your child is learning math

Focus on real-life situationsMath done in small groupsMeeting individual student needsTeacher as facilitator of math discoveryStudents examine and question solutionsMultiple correct strategies

I have 7 things on my plate.Some are peas. Some are carrots. How many of each could I have?

How many peas? How many carrots?

Unit 1 How Many of Each?Addition, subtraction and the number systemIntroduction to classroom routines and math

materials used throughout the year Activities that focus on counting, comparing,

and ordering quantitiesGames that combine two quantitiesAddition story problemsWork to find different 2-addend combinations

of the same number

Unit 2 Making Shapes and Designing Quilts 2-D GeometryFind different combinations of shapes to fill

an outlined areaMaking shapes from smaller shapesShapes SoftwareStudents describe, sort, and classify shapesCombine triangles and squares to make

various quilt square designs

Unit 3 Solving Story Problems

Addition, subtraction and the number system

Students continue to develop the strategy of counting and they are introduced to the operation of subtraction.

Unit 4 What Would You Rather Be?Data Analysis

Students will describe and sort collections of objects according to specific attributes.

Unit 5 Fish Lengths and Animal JumpsMeasurement

Students will develop accurate measurement techniques as they measure the length of various objects using several different units, including inch tiles.

Unit 6 Number Games and Crayon Puzzles

Addition, subtraction and the number systemStudents focus on combinations of 10 as they

practice routines, play games, and solve story problems.

Students develop strategies for combining numbers as they solve problems.

Students refine their understanding of the operations of addition and subtraction as they play games and solve story problems.

Unit 7 Color, Shape, and Number Patterns

Patterns and FunctionsColor, shape, and number patternsIdeas about patterns, sequence, and

functions in early algebraic foundations

Unit 8 Twos, Fives and TensDevelop ideas about counting and quantityComposition of numbers Operations of addition and subtractionRevisit number sequence, counting to 100

and beyond

Unit 9 Blocks and Boxes2-D and 3-D shapes and relationships

between themObserving, describing, comparing, and

building 3-D shapes

What next…?Tomorrow your child will come home with a

math bookmark, questions for helping your child with homework and a letter from our IBJ math consultant.

A letter about Student Math Handbooks will come home with a portion to sign and return.

The Student Math Handbooks will come home for you to use at home when doing math homework.

Thanks for coming!