Sunday, October 9, 2016

Math Strategies

We've been working hard on our addition and subtraction fluency in class!  It's such a big part of first grade's learning!  We have been playing games to help us practice!  In addition to partner games, we love Around the World!

In addition to daily practice, I introduce my kids to strategies.  This lets them know that they can use whatever strategy best fits their needs.  I also tell them that by the end of first grade, they are expected to be using mental math...I teach them about the word "fluency," because Math fact fluency is a building-wide goal.


The way I introduce strategies each year is by setting up stations.  I have the following materials out in groups around the room: number lines, dry erase boards/markers/erasers {or pencils/paper}, two-sided chips or manipulatives of some sort, and number grids.  At each station there is a coordinating sign to remind kids of the strategy they are trying.  I place kids in groups and give out addition or subtraction sentences.  Each group solves them using their designated strategy.  We rotate around and try them all.  We talk about how each group got the same answer and that it doesn't matter which strategy we use!  After the lesson, I give out strategy bookmarks to the kids.  They can take these home or you can tape them down to their desks.  I think they are helpful reminders for parents at home.  Grab the strategy set below!  I've also linked to my favorite tools for this below.







                               

 xo
Megan

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3 comments:

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I think this will be helpful for those that hate Math.

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