Decomposing Numbers

 In Everyday Math Unit 2, students are learning to decompose numbers.  Using the 10 Frame, students discovered the different combinations of 10, as well as decomposing numbers within 10.    You can visit this link for more information about Unit 2 and what students will be learning. 

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Mrs. Dryzal

Penny Dice Game

We are working on counting in Everyday Math.  We have been working on counting by 1s, as well as skip-counting by 5 and 10.  On Wednesday, we played the Penny Dice Game.  Players start with a pile of 20 pennies. Each player takes turns rolling the die and taking that number of pennies. The player who has the most pennies at the end wins.   This game also teaches children to compare numbers using more than and less than.  

Congruent Shapes Activity

 We started Unit 8 today in Everyday Math.  Our lesson was about Congruent and Non-Congruent Shapes.  Students used straws and twist ties to create Congruent shapes.  Hands-on activities are always fun, and at the same time challenge students to apply what they know about shapes in a new way.  You can see from the photos that they were very into creating their shapes. 

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Mrs. Dryzal

Math Top It

 

One of the ways our first graders learn Number Sense is by playing a game called Top-It with a partner.  Each student flips over a card, says the number, then the student with the larger number keeps both cards.  They really enjoy seeing who "wins" each round.

 

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Mrs. Dryzal

Angle Foldable

  On Friday, we began our new unit of study in Everyday Math 6 , which focuses on Geometry.  When checking the results of our CDT and GMADE testing, I noticed that our students were struggling with some basic Geometry skills.  One of the areas was identifying angles.  Since EM suggested reviewing the 4 types of angles, I took it a bit further and had them draw each type, define it, and find examples of each angle in the classroom.  We then stapled the completed foldable into our Math journals.  The activity allowed the students to practice using a protractor, identify angles, and apply their work to everyday objects. 

 

 This foldable was inspired by a foldable at Runde's Room .

 

 

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Mrs. Dryzal

Everyday Math Parent Resource

 

In sixth grade, we will be using the Everyday Math curriculum, just as your child has in the elementary school.  You can view the Parent Resources and Information on the following page:

 

http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/6th-grade/em-at-home/

 

You will find Study Link Help by units, Family Letters, and Do Anytime Activities.  I encourage you to visit the site and become familiar with it.  It is a valuable resource for helping your child with homework or extension activities.

 

 

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Mrs. Dryzal