Standard/GLE

Alignment:

Demonstrates conceptual understanding of mathematical operations involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers.

Demonstrates understanding of monetary value by knowing the names and values of coins.

Demonstrates conceptual understanding of equality by finding the value that will make an open sentence true using written equations.

Focus

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Essential Questions:

How do we use math in everyday life?

How can we use addition and subtraction to solve problems?

What is an algebraic number sentence?

How can we use geometry to create designs?

What is foreign currency?

Skills:

Using addition and subtraction to solve problems.

Using coins and monetary values to compare and contrast, add and subtract, purchase and make change.

Computation of money and use of decimal point.

Replacing numbers with symbols in algebraic sentences.

Content:

Math Rules – problem solving using many different math skills.

Working with pattern blocks and money to create designs and assess their value; graphing costs and reworking the total value using different amounts.

Compare, contrast and examine coins, both U.S. and foreign.

Learning how to “earn” and “save” money, and equally divide monetary amounts.

Investigating how to write number sentences using symbols or letters.

Assessment:

Formal assessment using Math Rules.

Assessment of designs and accuracy in computing monetary values.

Informal and formal assessment of recorded computation and examination of coins.

Informal assessment of number sentences as students take turns working at the chart

Modifications:

Enrichment:

Remediation:

All students will receive one-on-one teacher support to assess understanding.

Students will be asked to extend their work whenever possible.

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