Math Corner

September Math Update for Elementary Parents

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the start of a new school year! We’re excited to begin the year with a strong foundation in math. This month, we’ll focus on building number sense, problem-solving strategies, and key mathematical concepts that will help set your child up for success throughout the school year.

Here’s what your child will be learning in math during September:

Kindergarten:

• Counting and Number Recognition: Students will work on recognizing numbers up to 20 and counting forwards and backwards.

• Basic Addition & Subtraction: We’ll begin with simple addition and subtraction using objects and five and ten frames.

• Patterns and Shapes: Students will explore basic shapes and patterns, developing an understanding of symmetry and sequence.

1st Grade:

• Addition and Subtraction Facts: Building fluency with addition and subtraction facts up to 10.

• Place Value: Understanding tens and ones and how they combine to form numbers.

• Word Problems: Applying addition and subtraction to solve simple word problems.

2nd Grade:

• Place Value: Extending place value understanding to 100, and learning to compare numbers using symbols like greater than, less than, and equal to.

• Addition & Subtraction Strategies: Using strategies like "counting on" and "making ten" to solve problems.

3rd Grade:

• Multiplication & Division: Introduction to basic multiplication facts (up to 12) and understanding the relationship between multiplication and division.

• Place Value: Expanding knowledge of place value up to thousands.

4th Grade:

• Multiplication & Division: Fluency with multiplication and division facts.

• Problem Solving: Using a variety of strategies to solve multi-step word problems.

5th Grade:

• Decimal Operations: Introduction to decimals, including addition, subtraction, and comparing decimals.
  Multiplication & Division: Fluency with multiplication and division facts.
  
  

How You Can Support Your Child’s Learning:

• Practice at Home: Encourage your child to practice basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) regularly. Flashcards, online games, or simply quizzing them can be fun and engaging!