Math Class

Our current unit in math is number concepts up to 99.   Kids need to be able to build and draw models that show the tens and ones and show different ways to group the numbers when we skip count.  We are learning to count by 2s as well as using related vocabulary such as odd, even, and pairs.  We use hands-on materials in class and several different iPad apps to practice in class.  Try giving your child a 2 digit number and asking them to show you what that number means using Number Pieces, Number Frames, Number Racks, or a drawing app like Doodle Buddy.

Today I gave each student a different number to write on their iPad.  Then they put that many counters on their screens, divided into pairs, and wrote whether their number was odd or even.  Then everyone got up and put their numbers in order from least to greatest.

Another new concept in this unit is using the symbols > and < to compare numbers and combinations.  Students should be able to use the correct sign to compare numbers (5 < 9) and combinations of numbers (3 + 2 > 1 + 2).  As we are working on all of these concepts in class, students can take assessments in Zondle that show me how they are doing independently.  You can ask your child to show you some of the Zondle games (if you can connect to the internet at home).  Most of the questions sets I create are leveled so they start out at level a with the basics and get gradually harder.  If students are ready they can move on in a set to numbers past 100 for a challenge!