Math

Students enter 1st grade with a very wide range of mathematical understanding and experience. Auburn Village School uses the Math in Focus program which offers students a very systematic learning progression where concepts are taught moving through a sequence of Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract. This approach allows students to visualize and develop a conceptual understanding of the math. This year your child will focus on:

· Building problem-solving skills and strategies

· Counting, comparing and writing numbers to 100

· Adding and subtracting 1 digit and 2 digit numbers

· Classifying and sorting shapes and patterns

· Using calendar, time and money

Your child will:

* use materials such as cubes, pattern blocks, coins, base ten blocks

* work in groups of 2 or more often

* play games

* participate in whole class instruction and discussions

* practice the “turn & talk” technique to explain or justify thinking

* use technology

At home, you can discuss and review math homework with your child. Remember to ask about the strategy he/she used! Math in Focus has a great website which offers guides & tutorials, virtual manipulatives and student activities for each skill. Also, each unit has a parent newsletter which outlines the concepts and vocabulary your child will be using. Your child will be given a user name and password in the fall for the Math In Focus website.

Here is a link to the website: https://www.hmhco.com/one/login/