Standard/GLE

Alignment:

Demonstrates conceptual understanding of mathematical operations involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers by solving problems. Demonstrates understanding of monetary value, adding coins to $1.99 and making change to $1.00.

Mentally adds and subtracts.

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 of one and two digit numbers to solve problems.

Learning the properties and names of simple geometric shapes and how they fit together to form designs, including tangrams.

Replacing numbers with symbols in algebraic sentences.

Computation of money and use of decimal point.

Working with decimal point to learn tens and hundreds and tenths.

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.

Working with tangrams to tell stories and learn geometric shapes.

Investigating how to write number sentences using symbols or letters.

Using money dice to compute values of coins up to $5.00.

Dancing Decimals curriculum.

Assessment:

Formal assessment using Math Rules.

Assessment of designs and accuracy in computing values.

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

Informal and formal assessment of recorded computation of coins.

Assessment of use of decimal charts.

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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