Mathematics
Arrays, Fractions & Decimals
Understanding the Genre of the State Mathematics Test
How do good mathematicians navigate a standardized test?
How does understanding the structure of a test help us prepare for that test?
How can we apply the mathematical skills and strategies we have learned throughout our elementary school career to be successful when we take this test?
How do mathematicians successfully answer multiple-choice, short-response, and extended-response questions?
How do mathematicians apply their writing skills to construct responses to 'explain' and 'describe how' questions?
How does understanding the structure of a test help us prepare for that test?
How can we apply the mathematical skills and strategies we have learned throughout our elementary school career to be successful when we take this test?
How do mathematicians successfully answer multiple-choice, short-response, and extended-response questions?
How do mathematicians apply their writing skills to construct responses to 'explain' and 'describe how' questions?
Analyzing the Structure
Understanding the structure, or design, of the test helps us know what to expect each day of the test.
Analyzing the Rubrics
Understanding the rubric being used to evaluate our work helps us push ourselves to try to earn the most points possible. We realized that in order to earn maximum points our answers need to be correct and our work needs to show a thorough understanding!
Answering Short- & Extended-Response Questions
We created a flow map to describe the steps necessary to answer short- and extended-response questions well. More importantly, we thought about the questions we should be asking ourselves in our heads as we move through the problem solving process.
Analyzing the Types of Questions
Understanding the types of questions that appear on the test helps us when problem solving. By identifying the type of question being asked, we can access our schema about that topic to help solve it.
Did you know that the test only covers 9 different topics? And that we have learned everything we need to know about those topics?
What is this question really about?
Did you know that the test only covers 9 different topics? And that we have learned everything we need to know about those topics?
What is this question really about?
Questions to Ask Ourselves as We Problem Solve
These questions not only help us move through the problem solving process, they also help us deepen our conversations about math!
Using Appropriate Tools Strategically
Chapter 10
Symmetrical Creations
We enjoy all opportunities to explore the world of geometry through art. After deciding whether our creation would have horizontal or vertical symmetry, we set to work moving back and forth across our line of symmetry. Check out our finished masterpieces!
Name Geometry
We explored the geometry inside the letters of our names. After writing our names in large block letters, we identified and labeled the geometry hiding within those letters. We looked for line segments, rays, intersecting lines, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, acute angles, right angles, and obtuse angles.
Chapter 7
Chapter 6 - Fraction Equivalence & Comparison
How can we use models to show equivalent fractions?
In Math Partnerships, Class 4-206 used fraction strips to model equivalent fractions. We used a tree map to organize our thinking about fractions that name the same amount, or equivalent fractions. We then worked with our partner to state a generalization based on the patterns we found between the numerator and the denominator in each branch of our map.
In Math Partnerships, Class 4-206 used fraction strips to model equivalent fractions. We used a tree map to organize our thinking about fractions that name the same amount, or equivalent fractions. We then worked with our partner to state a generalization based on the patterns we found between the numerator and the denominator in each branch of our map.
Chapter 5 - Factors, Multiples & Patterns
How can we use models to find factors?
How can we tell if one number is a factor of another number or if a number is prime or composite?
How can we use the make a list strategy to solve problems with common factors?
How are factors and multiples related?
How can we make and describe patterns?
How can we tell if one number is a factor of another number or if a number is prime or composite?
How can we use the make a list strategy to solve problems with common factors?
How are factors and multiples related?
How can we make and describe patterns?
Chapter 4 - Divide By 1-Digit Numbers
Interpreting Remainders
We jumped right into division by reading, The Doorbell Rang, by Pat Hutchins. We mathematically retold the story using words, pictures, and/or equations.
Chapter 3 - Multiply by 2-Digit Numbers
What strategies can we use to multiply by tens?
What strategies can we use to estimate products?
How can we use area models, place value, partial products, and regrouping to multiply 2-digit numbers?
How can we find and record products of 2-digit numbers?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram to solve multistep multiplication problems?
What strategies can we use to estimate products?
How can we use area models, place value, partial products, and regrouping to multiply 2-digit numbers?
How can we find and record products of 2-digit numbers?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram to solve multistep multiplication problems?
Chapter 2 - Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
How can we model multiplication comparisons?
How does a model help us solve a comparison problem?
How does understanding place value help us multiply tens, hundreds and thousands?
How can we estimate products by rounding and determine if exact answers are reasonable?
How can we use properties, expanded form, place value, partial products, regrouping and mental math to multiply a multi-digit by a 1-digit number?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram or equations to solve multistep multiplication problems?
How does a model help us solve a comparison problem?
How does understanding place value help us multiply tens, hundreds and thousands?
How can we estimate products by rounding and determine if exact answers are reasonable?
How can we use properties, expanded form, place value, partial products, regrouping and mental math to multiply a multi-digit by a 1-digit number?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram or equations to solve multistep multiplication problems?
Problem Solving Fridays
Chapter 1 - Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction to One Million
How can we describe the value of a digit?
How can we read and write numbers through hundred thousands?
How can we compare and order numbers?
How can we round numbers?
How can we rename a whole number?
How can we add and subtract whole numbers?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram to solve comparison problems with addition and subtraction?
How can we read and write numbers through hundred thousands?
How can we compare and order numbers?
How can we round numbers?
How can we rename a whole number?
How can we add and subtract whole numbers?
How can we use the strategy draw a diagram to solve comparison problems with addition and subtraction?
Figure Me Out!
Math is all around us. It is the number of years old we are. Math is in our calendar. And of course, math is the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems we solve each and every day.
To help us get to know each other better we incorporated numbers into these amazing posters that describe ourselves. But instead of just telling you each of our numbers, we created equations that challenge your mathematical thinking. Our mathematical portraits express our number sense in a variety of ways.
To help us get to know each other better we incorporated numbers into these amazing posters that describe ourselves. But instead of just telling you each of our numbers, we created equations that challenge your mathematical thinking. Our mathematical portraits express our number sense in a variety of ways.