Algebra

Ms. Bell-Baker

Title: Tiles With Style: A Pattern Design Challenge

Georgia State Standard:

K.PAR.6.1 – Create, extend, and describe repeating patterns with numbers and shapes, and explain the rationale for the pattern.

Central Focus of the Learning Segment: Students will learn that patterns are repeating parts that help us understand and organize things around us. Through hands-on activities using Unifix cubes and colored index cards, students will explore how to identify, extend, and create patterns - beginning with simple AB patterns.  These activities will help students see how patterns are part of everyday life. 

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Mrs. Parham Ifalowo

Title: Shape Recognition & Sorting with Pre-K

GELD Standard:

Standard CD-MA1 The child will organize, represent, and build knowledge of number and quantity.

(While this standard focuses on numbers, sorting shapes is an early classification skill that supports future number sense.)

Indicator: CD-MA1.4a Arranges sets of objects in one-to-one correspondence. (This supports matching shapes to their name or group.)

Indicator: CD-MA1.4b Uses matching and sorting skills in daily routines. (Directly aligns with sorting shapes by type or attribute.)

Indicator: CD-MA1.4d Demonstrates the ability to count and compare quantities of objects. (Counting sides or shapes during activities supports this skill.)

Standard CD-MA4 The child will sort, classify, and serialize objects.

Indicator CD-MA4.4a: Sort and classify objects by one or more attributes (e.g., color, shape, size).

Indicator CD-MA4.4b: Explain how objects are sorted and classified.

Standard CD-MA6 The child will explore, recognize, and describe spatial relationships and shapes.

Indicator CD-MA6.4a: Recognize and name common two-dimensional shapes (e.g., square, circle, triangle, rectangle).

Indicator CD-MA6.4b: Describe attributes of two-dimensional shapes (e.g., number of sides, corners).

Indicator CD-MA6.4c: Identify shapes in the environment.

Central Focus of the Learning Segment: Recognizing and Sorting Basic Shapes

Recognizing and sorting shapes might not seem related to algebra, especially in Pre-K. The connection may not be noticeable, but these early math skills lay the groundwork for algebraic thinking in the future.  Recognizing and sorting basic shapes in Pre-K is a foundational algebra skill because it helps children:

• Notice patterns

• Analyze attributes

• Classify and compare

• Use precise language

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zPpNv54Dipb6Z90X2H5VyNpLrW3JP2XF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118147285017022719680&rtpof=true&sd=true

Nicole Austin

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Lornia Jackson

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Sarah Journey

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