District 11 Curriculum & Instruction Department
Mathematics


Kindergarten: January Unit
Estimating, Counting, and Computations (@ 15 days)

Overview

View the video introduction. In January, Kindergarten mathematics focuses on learning critical mathematics skills and includes lessons on number sense, counting, and computation. Kindergarten students will experience reading, writing, and counting numbers to 1 to 50; and making reasonable estimates in simple activities.

Enduring Understandings are important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • In order to communicate estimates, we must be able to understand and use the language of math.

  • A sense of order is necessary in counting.

  • A sense of number is necessary to find reasonable estimates.

Essential Questions are the most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How can I learn and apply estimation vocabulary?

  • Why is it important to learn about estimation?

  • What is the best strategy for making estimates?

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 towards mastery.

 

Standard 1: Number Sense - January

Make reasonable estimates on simple activities.

Read, write and count numbers 1 – 50.

Identify coins: penny, nickel, and dime.

Apply and communicate a strategy demonstrating number sense and estimation to solve problems.

Order numbers 1 – 50.

Make one-to-one correspondences (numerals to objects).

Match numerals with objects (number sets).

 

Everyday Mathematics Resources Math Expressions Resources
Everyday Mathematics requires lesson by lesson presentation to preserve the spiral nature of the instruction. The page links provided on the Unit Chart are for comparison only. Teachers are advised to follow the district-determined EDM pacing calendar.
Everyday Math Games for
Fifth Grade
Click the following links to find books and games correlated to units of instruction K - 5th grades.

MX Literature Lists

MX Game Lists

 

January Standards

Everyday Mathematics

Math Expressions

Read, write and count numbers page #'s coming

pp. 3, 26-27, 34-36, 51, 62-63, 79-80, 89-90, 122-123, 143, 153, 161, 164, 171, 179, 193, 213, 220, 267, 395-400, 462, 567, 672

Estimating page #'s coming

pp. 189, 333, 501, 517, 653

MORE CHART INFORMATION TO COME...

Resources for Teachers
• 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 For Teachers pages)
• 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

How your Kindergartener has grown in mathematical concepts by this point in the school year! You can continue to support your child by including him/her in everyday activities that involve counting, adding, and subtraction. Use pennies, beans, dice, and dominoes to provide lots of practice adding and subtracting actual objects. These activities will help your child grasp the important concepts of composing and decomposing numbers that lead directly to formal addition and subtraction. You'll be working hard, but it will feel like fun to you and your child!
 


 

 

Lessons

Lesson 1:

Duration: @ 1 class period
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Enduring Understanding:
 
Essential Questions:
 
Assessment:
 

Activities

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Resources

Differentiation
Extension:
 
Support: