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Enduring Understandings
are important ideas that students should carry
with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
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In
order to talk about estimates, we must be able to understand and use the
language of math.
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A
sense of number is necessary to find reasonable estimates.
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Recognizing patterns and attributes of objects help us identify
categories and make sense of our world.
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Understanding geometry helps us see basic spatial relationships and
solve problems.
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Computational skills are needed to find solutions to real world
problems.
Essential Questions are the most important “big picture” questions
students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.
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Why is it important to estimate and what is the best strategy to make an
estimation?
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How do we
use number sense to reach a reasonable solution when estimating?
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How do we recognize, extend, construct, and communicate patterns to help
solve problems.
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How can we group (categorize) objects in different ways? (color, size, shape, etc.)
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What are different ways that we can order objects?
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How can
the vocabulary of geometry help us develop spatial awareness and solve
problems?
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How do we
use addition and subtraction to solve problems?
CSAP
Tested Standards
Highest Frequency
 High
Frequency
 Other
Standards and E-Skills
Highest Frequency = the timing, intensity and
level of accountability is extremely high because mastery of these
skills will must be demonstrated at this grade level.
High
Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of
accountability is high because mastery of these skills is expected at this grade level.
Other
Standards and E-Skills = the timing, intensity, and level of mastery are
not urgent. It should be introduced during this time so students can
experience the concept and return in future quarters to strive
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Standard 1: Number Sense - December
 Read, write
and count objects to 30
Recognize
and name coins
 Explore
estimation terms (about, near, closer to, a little less than).
Make
reasonable estimates in simple activities.
Participate
in simple estimation activities.
Standard 2: Patterns and Algebra - December
Extend
and create patterns (ABC, AAB, ABB, etc.).
 Recognize,
name, draw or form 2-dimensional shapes.
Standard 3: Data and Graphs - December
Read, create
and interpret graphs.
Standard 5: Measurement - December
Demonstrate
understanding of attributes of length and weight by measuring with
nonstandard units.
Apply and
communicate a strategy using measurement techniques to solve simple
problems.
Standard 6: Computation - December
Explore addition and subtraction with manipulatives
Unit Vocabulary
*Please Note: Bolded words are vocabulary words to highlight this unit.
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December
Standards |
Everyday
Mathematics |
Math Expressions |
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Attributes |
pp. 37, 41, 71, 99, 106, 142-144, 166, 180, 220, 274 |
pp. 288, 298, 301, 308, 310,
346, 359, 465, 520, 588-590, 604 |
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Addition/Subtraction |
page #'s coming |
pp. 159, 169, 247, 253, 259, 265, 271, 275, 281,
293, 303, 311, 321, 329, 335, 341, 353, 365, 377, 383, 401, 513,
523, 529, 535, 541, 551, 571 |
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Estimation |
page #'s coming |
pp. 189, 333, 501, 517, 653 |
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Patterns |
page #'s coming |
pp. 146-148, 184-185, 188, 190, 202-203, 205-306,
229, 390-391, 393-394, 428-430, 499-500, 520, 562, 594
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Resources for Teachers
• For Scott Foresman and Houghton Mifflin page numbers click
here.
• Mountain Math, Math Their Way, Creative Mathematics (Kim Sutton), Math
Solutions (Marilyn Burns), Math Perspectives (Kathy Richardson) (if your
building has purchased these resources)
• Your particular math series (see chart on Unit pages listing page numbers
to support standards)
• Success Maker (ask your LTE)
• Exemplars (CSAP style problem solving with writing, 4-point rubrics, and
sample student papers available on D11 website)
• Math Keys (electronic manipulative – ask your LTE)
Assessments
Teacher observation, Hundreds Chart, Calendar Activities, Math Bingo,
Manipulative/White Board/Slate assessments, EDM assessment CD’s.
Parents
December finds Kindergarten math students building on the basic
concepts begun in the fall. More addition and
subtraction activities are now incorporated. Help your child understand the
ideas of adding to and taking away from by telling simple stories; Two birds
sit on a fence, three more come. How many birds are on the fence now?
Whenever it is practical, use objects to represent the numbers in the simple
stories. Turn the stories around to show the inverse nature of addition and
subtraction; The five birds that are on the fence get hungry. Three fly off
to get a worm. How many are still on the fence? You will both enjoy thinking
up simple stories to represent adding and subtracting.
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