Category Archives: Parent Resource
Look Mom, No Regrouping
Here are some first graders from my math group who are learning to add larger 2 digit numbers without regrouping. They use a strategy that keeps the numbers whole and allows them to clearly understand their place value.
Posted in First Grade, Parent Resource, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Asking Open-Ended Questions
In order to build higher-level thinking skills, it is important to ask questions that require more than a yes/no reply or one and only one possible answer. Begin to ask your child more open-ended questions. These are questions that could … Continue reading
Posted in Parent Resource
Leave a comment
Math to Literature Connection
Greg Tang’s book entitled, The Best of Times, allows kids to learn their multiplication facts with the use of rhyme and creative strategies. Check out this book at our school library. Continue reading
Posted in Parent Resource
Leave a comment
NWEA MAP Winter Testing Begins
Our MAP testing window will begin on Thursday, January 13th and continue until Friday, January 28th. Students in grades K and 1 will be given 2 Math and 2 Reading tests. Students in grades 2-5 will be administered 3 tests … Continue reading
Posted in Parent Resource
Leave a comment
IXL Math Over the Break
Remember that each of you has an ixl account available to you. If you have any free time, which I know you will, this Christmas Break, log onto ixl math! If you forgot your username or password, feel free to … Continue reading