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Math =[|MCPSS Math link]= ===Math in first grade is so much fun! This year we'll begin a new math program featuring [|Singapore Math]. Most of the nation is transitioning to Common Core as well. Students use manipulatives to help problem solve. Our math block is 60 minutes. New math vocabulary is introduced through books from authors such as Greg Tang, Ed Emberly, Shel Silverstein, and Cynthia Voight.=== ===We follow the "I Do...We Do...You Do" approach. Teacher introduces the concept in whole group with students on the carpet. Then students and teacher work together using manipulatives for guided practice. Finally, students receive independent practice as teacher circulates the room checking student work and informally observing. Struggling students receive small group or individual guided practice.=== ===Math activities are meaningful to the students. We enjoy participating in cooperative learning learning activities using our manipulatives. Everyone benefits from these small group inquiry learning. Social skills are developed too! We sing math songs to help us remember new concepts. We problem solve through AIMS (Activities Integrating Math and Science) activities. We record data and evaluate in our daily math journals. We even explore math websites to play on the Smartboard.===

Math homework is assigned nightly to reinforce the new skills we have learned. Please check your child's Daily Communication Folder on Mondays to view our current skills and assigned homework.
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