Curriculum
Problem Solving
Children will be able to think and reason logically, apply mathematical knowledge in a variety of problem-solving situations, and devise novel solutions.
Understanding Money and Solving Word Problems
Children will solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, utilizing $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. They will first learn to recognize and understand the values of different bills and coins. Reinforcement can be achieved through matching worksheets that link each coin to its value, enhancing their money recognition skills.
Mental Math: 10 More or 10 Less
Children will learn to mentally calculate 10 more or 10 less than any given two-digit number without needing to count each increment. They will understand and explain the reasoning behind adjusting the tens place while keeping the ones place unchanged to quickly find the result.
Identify Shapes
Children will learn to correctly identify and name shapes, regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.
Data Collection and Analysis
Children will learn to organize, represent, and interpret data involving up to three categories. They will practice asking and answering questions about the total number of data points, the quantity within each category, and the difference in numbers between categories. This will help them develop analytical skills and deepen their understanding of data comparison and interpretation.
Quantities
Children will be able to compare the numbers of objects in two different groups. They will compare numbers and understand the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to.
Identify 2D and 3D Shapes
Children will identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three- dimensional (“solid”). (Squares, Circles, Triangles, Rectangles, Hexagons, Cubes, Cones, Cylinders, And Spheres).
Identifying and Comparing Object Properties
Children will be able to identify common properties, differences, and comparisons between objects and materials, such as sorting by color, shape, category, and texture.
Comparing Attributes of 2D and 3D Shapes
Children will learn to analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes of various sizes and orientations. They will use informal language to describe the shapes' similarities, differences, and individual parts.
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (within 20)
Children will learn to use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems that involve various scenarios such as adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions. They will utilize strategies like drawing, using concrete objects, or equations to illustrate and solve these problems.
