For example:
9 + 3
If I take one from the 3 to make ten, I have 2 left over. 10 + 2 = 12.
Please enjoy videos of two of our students as they explain the strategy. Then, try it with your child!
Monday, November 30, 2015
Studying Math Facts-Patterns with 9
I am pleased with student progress learning addition and subtraction facts. Everyday, I am amazed at the patterns they are able to find and use to help them remember the facts. We have been looking for tens when adding nine.
For example:
If I take one from the 3 to make ten, I have 2 left over. 10 + 2 = 12.
Please enjoy videos of two of our students as they explain the strategy. Then, try it with your child!
For example:
If I take one from the 3 to make ten, I have 2 left over. 10 + 2 = 12.
Please enjoy videos of two of our students as they explain the strategy. Then, try it with your child!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Studying Math Facts-Use Math Talk
Studying math facts can be a challenge for some students. Drill and practice can become a burden, even causing anxiety for those children who struggle.
When studying math facts, it is helpful to look for patterns and relationships between numbers. I saw amazing examples of how powerful this strategy can be today.
We looked closely at the math problems that students were most often seen stuck on, or even using their fingers for, and listed them in a way that drew their attention to the patterns. Drawing the picture using color helped students to see that the first number was only one larger than the second number.
As discussion continued students determined the numbers being subtracted were beside each other on a number line.
Students were then given an opportunity to think of another subtraction problem that would equal one. The problems written on the board below were all given by students in my homeroom math class. The excitement in their faces was priceless! Student initials are written beside these examples. Ask your child if he/she can think of more.
Try looking for patterns tonight as you study the facts. You might just be amazed!
When studying math facts, it is helpful to look for patterns and relationships between numbers. I saw amazing examples of how powerful this strategy can be today.
We looked closely at the math problems that students were most often seen stuck on, or even using their fingers for, and listed them in a way that drew their attention to the patterns. Drawing the picture using color helped students to see that the first number was only one larger than the second number.
As discussion continued students determined the numbers being subtracted were beside each other on a number line.
Students were then given an opportunity to think of another subtraction problem that would equal one. The problems written on the board below were all given by students in my homeroom math class. The excitement in their faces was priceless! Student initials are written beside these examples. Ask your child if he/she can think of more.
Try looking for patterns tonight as you study the facts. You might just be amazed!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Making Math Real
We've all heard of the importance of reading to our children. Most children naturally enjoy being read to. Many willingly pick up a book and flip through its pages. We don't, however, naturally pick and pencil and a piece of paper and solve math problems with our children.
Numbers are all around us, and as adults, we use numbers everyday. Point out these numbers to your children. We must LOOK for ways to include math in our day to day conversations.
When you wake them up in the morning, talk about the time. When you leave for school, make note of the time.
When you go to the grocery store, talk about the prices.
When you drive from one place to another, discuss the distance driven.
Numbers are all around us, and as adults, we use numbers everyday. Point out these numbers to your children. We must LOOK for ways to include math in our day to day conversations.
When you wake them up in the morning, talk about the time. When you leave for school, make note of the time.
When you go to the grocery store, talk about the prices.
When you drive from one place to another, discuss the distance driven.
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