Tuesday Math notes coming home

Another week is beginning in Room 13!

In Math we have been exploring representing addition and showing it in a variety of ways.
Students in Grade 1 have been working through centers and Grade 2's have had individualized "I CAN" tasks that they are still working on.  By the end of the week it is my intention to have their work sent home for you to look at - I will let you know of the day it is coming.

For now, please look in your child's red folder for a description of their participation in the "Make 10" or "Make 20" game.  This will give you a good indication of how they are using their addition skills in the context of a fun card game with another student. 

The paper looks like this:

STUDENT NAME: _______________________________ Date:  ________________________________ 

Grade 1:  While playing Make 10 or Make 20 I can: 

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Add quantities by counting all or counting three times	Add or subtract quantities by counting on	Add quantities using a variety of strategies	Use mental math for addition.

Make 10 or Make 20 is a card game played with a partner.  It is very similar to the popular card game GO FISH except that students are making pairs of numbers that make 10 (or 20) when added together instead of identical suits or numbers.  Students playing Make 20 can use more than 2 cards if needed to make 20. 

STUDENT NAME: _______________________________ Date:  ________________________________ 

Grade 2:  While playing Make 20 I can: 

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Add quantities to 20 using concrete materials or visual representations	Solve addition problems involving sums within 100 using concrete or visual materials	Solve addition and subtraction problems using appropriate and efficient strategies (including number fact recall and mental math) and record the process symbolically	Solve complex addition problems using appropriate and efficient strategies (including number fact recall and mental math) and record the process symbolically

Make 20 is a card game played with a partner.  It is very similar to the popular card game GO FISH except that students are making pairs of numbers that make 20 when added together instead of identical suits or numbers.  Students playing Make 20 can use more than 2 cards if needed to make 20. 

This game is extended for Grade 2’s  who record their scores on a white board and add them up until one person reaches 100. 

Please remember:  addition skills are worked on all year.  Their participation in this game does not reflect their entire understanding of addition as we have much more to explore, and it is one assessment amongst many.  This is shared only for you to be aware of your child's current functioning - most students will improve in this area as the strategies and skills are practised and reinforced.  If you are concerned, please email me.

Thanks for your support!