1. Lunch and Learn
1st Grade Math

2. Why has math instruction changed?

3. To ensure that children graduate with the skills they need to succeed
Performance of U.S. students is significantly weaker than other countries
To develop habits of mind

4. How has math instruction changed?

5. Math content is more focused
Manipulatives and models make the abstract more concrete
Talk about thinking and strategies
Real world problems

6. How does GoMath give us the tools to embrace these changes?

7. Unlock the problem
Engaging activities to introduce and reinforce skills
Explicit instruction of strategies
MegaMath
ITools
Grab n’ Go

8. First Grade Benchmarks

9. Adding and subtracting up to 10 with automaticity
Understanding the rules of addition and subtraction
Solving word problems that involve adding or subtracting numbers up through 20
Understanding place value in two-digit numbers
Comparing two-digit numbers using the symbols > (more than), = (equal to) , and < (less than)
Adding one- and two-digit numbers together
Measuring the lengths of objects
Putting objects in order according to their lengths
Organizing objects into categories
Dividing circles and rectangles into halves and quarters

10. Knowledge and Strategy
Knowledge – Number identification, number sequence and order, place value, basic facts
Strategy – Count on, doubles +1, make ten, part/part/whole

11. How can parents support their children?

12. “Mommy…I can’t do it…” Questions to Ask Background for myself
What did you learn in class today?
What words or pictures did your teacher use?
What have you tried so far? What else would you try
Would a math tool help?
Does your answer make sense?
Background for myself
Access the lesson

13. You set the tone
Everyday opportunities
Talk about it
Technology
Perseverance