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Some of
the
materials
we use
in math
What
Is First
Grade
Math?
The math
curriculum
corresponds
directly
with
Washington
State
standards.
We use
two math
programs
across
all
schools
in
Seattle:
Everyday
Math
and
Singapore
Math.
Everyday
Math
is new
at
Stevens.
It finds
a
balance
between
traditional
math
programs
which
emphasize
calculation,
and more
contemporary
programs
that
center
on
student
exploration
of math
concepts.
The
Singapore
Math
program
is
new
in
the
Seattle
District
and
is
very
traditional
in
its
apporach.
Our
goal
is
to
use
it
as a
supplement
to
Everyday
Math.
The
new
math
programs
and
their
district
wide
implimentation
are
part
of
our
attempt
to
raise
math
scores
in
every
school.
Furthermore,
I
add
more
calculation
skills,
math
drills,
and
complex
story
problem
analysis
as I
feel
it's
necessary
for
each
child.
All
students
will
complete
several
math
projects
this
year
as
well.
SPECIAL
NOTE:
For
the
first
time
this
year,
all
three
first
grade
teachers
will
be
sharing
students
and
team
teaching
during
our
math
period.
Like
the
literacy
program,
students
will
be
aportioned
into
flexible
groups
with
specific
skills
targeted
for
each
group
based
on
student
need.
The math
standards
in both
programs
cover
the
following
general
areas
and
skills
in first
grade:
Number
Sense
– place
value,
counting
to the
100's+,
value
comparison,
skip
counting
(2s, 5s,
10s) and
negative
numbers.
Measurement
– time,
money,
weight,
length,
capacity.
Geometry
– plane
figures,solid
figures,
and
patterns.
Comparison
and
contrast
of
figures
and
their
attributes.
Statistics
–
charts,
graphs,
surveys,
data
analysis.
Probability
–
estimation,
predicting
most and
least
likely outcomes.
Algebra
– number
sentences,
symbols,
number
patterns,
strategies
and algorithms
for
addition
and
subtraction,
plus an
introduction
to
multiplication
and
division.
Written/Verbal
explanations
–
written
explanations
of
thinking
and
problem
solving,
as well
as
written
descriptions
of
patterns,
geometrical
attributes,
and data
analysis.
Accuracy
–
Checking
answers
for
reasonability,
using
multiple
strategies.
Real
World
Application
–
careers,
money,
schedules,
taxes,
economic
communities,
life
skills,
etc.
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Looking
for
number
patterns
The
students
use
number
charts,
models,
tables,
and
decks of
cards,
to
understand
numeration,
skip
counting,
number
patterns,
relationships,
place
value
and
more.
Working
in
small
groups
We often
have two
or three
adults
in class
during
math
time; therefore,
more
students
get more
individualized
attention
on a
daily
basis.
Peer
tutoring
Students
work in
teams to
complete
some of
their
work.
This
allows
students
to
strengthen
their
learning
by
supporting
and
learning
from the
other
members
of their
team. I
model
how to
ask key
questions,
rather
than
just
sharing
answers.
Students
also
work
alone,
especially
in
preparation
for a
test or
quiz.
Work
samples
Student
work is
posted
in the
halls of
Stevens
while
the room
is
filled
with
reference
materials,
lists of
strategies,
charts,
and
standards.
Examples
of daily
work,
chapter
tests,
and
district-supplied
assessments
help me
know
when
skills
and
concepts
have
been
mastered,
or when
I must
re-teach.
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