The Development of Addition and Subtraction
Grade 1: Session 1
Essential Question: How do we assess students’ understanding of addition and subtraction?
Pre-Work (in case not already completed):
Reflect on your beliefs by responding to the prompts on Handout 1.0a: Beliefs Reflection.
Jot down your thoughts about the Vision for Mathematics on Handout 1.0b: Vision Reflection.
Read over the standards we address in the module located in Handout 1.0c: Foundational Standards Review and the phrases in Handout 1.0e: Terminology List, as we will refer to the list throughout the session.
Materials You Will Need:
Math Journal
Computer or tablet with high-speed internet
Grade 1: Session1 I Part 1
Grade 1: Session 1 I Part 2
Bridge to Practice
Read the following sections of the ECAM (pgs. 1-20):
1. Introduction
2. Research Background
3. Early Childhood Inventory in Mathematics
Review the ECAM questions for Early Childhood Addition and Subtraction Development (pgs. 8-10)
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