The mathematics curriculum is largely supported by our text, Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Math, The Millennium Edition. A variety of math manipulatives are employed to accommodate a variety of learning styles. Literature connections and calculator skills are also part of each unit of study.
SKILL AREAS
Numbers to 12 and Graphing
- Count, write, identify, and compare groups of objects to 12
- Create and read graphs
Addition and Subtraction Readiness
- Find ways to show numbers 4 through 10 in two parts
- Explore more and fewer, odd and even
Addition and Subtraction Concepts
- Write addition sentences
- Add in vertical form for sums through 12
- Write subtraction sentences
- Subtract in vertical form through 12
Facts and Strategies to 12
- Use turnaround facts, counting on, and the add 5 strategy to add facts to 12
- Use counting back and the subtract 5 strategy to subtract facts to 12
Geometry and Fractions
- Identify solid and flat shapes and their attributes
- Identify halves, thirds, and fourths
- Investigate probability
More Fact Strategies
- Use doubles facts to add and subtract to 12
- Use addition to help find related subtraction facts
Numbers to 60 and Counting Patterns
- Make groups, count, and estimate numbers to 60
- Count by 2's, 5's, and 10's
- Identify ordinal position
Place Value
- Express numbers to 100 as tens and ones
- Order and compare numbers
- Complete patterns for numbers to 100
Money
- Evaluate groups of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Time
- Tell time to the hour and half hour on analog and digital clocks
- Compare time, order events, and read a calendar
Measurement
- Estimate, measure, and compare lengths of objects in nonstandard units, inches, and centimeters
- Compare and measure mass and capacity using the units kilogram, pound, liter, cup, pint, and quart
Facts and Strategies to 18
- Add 2 or 3 numbers by using strategies for doubles, doubles plus one, and make a ten
- Solve subtraction facts by using related addition facts and fact families
Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction
- Add two digit numbers with and without regrouping
- Subtract two digit numbers with and without regrouping