First Grade

Quarter 1, Math Goals

Big Ideas: Patterns can be extended in predictable ways. Numbers have absolute value and relative size.

This quarter I will be able to:

· Classify and analyze plane and solid shapes by their attributes

· Create, describe, and extend patterns using numbers

· Explain how to get to the next element of the pattern

· Show equivalent forms of the same number using physical models

· Show the meaning of addition and subtraction

· Count, read, and write whole number to 50

· Count and group objects into tens and ones

· Compare whole numbers to 50

Assessment Testing Dates: November 4^th – 6^th

Parent and child activities

v Start a piggy bank.

v Use coins for sorting and talk about the value of each coin.  Trade coins such as pennies for one nickel.

v Allow your child to buy things and handle the money when you shop.

v Keep a monthly calendar.  Discuss concepts of day, week, month, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

v Keep track of family events on a calendar.  Ask questions such as "How many days until ________?"

v Gather ten different shoes.  Put them in order from smallest to largest.

v Look for geometric shapes in the environment.

v Demonstrate probability by placing 5 white socks and 1 black sock in a bag.  Predict and then record what colors are drawn in 10 tries (replace sock after each draw).