6 Reasons to be Excited!

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1 Math Expressions

2 6 Reasons to be Excited! Math Expressions is a rigorous math program. provides parent-friendly homework with explanations of assignments and examples. teaches for meaning and understanding, not just memorization. provides many opportunities to practice concepts through in-class activities and lessons as well as homework. provides materials for teachers to differentiate learning for all levels of math learners. balances problem solving and computation skills throughout the units.

3 a rigorous math program.

4 Kindergarten Lesson: Telling Time to the Hour Kindergarten students learn to tell time to the hour and half hour.

5 2 nd Grade Lesson: Mathematical Reasoning Critical Thinking With Proof 2 nd Grade students work to solve difficult problems and explain their thinking. Now try one yourself!

6 4 th Grade Homework: Algebraic Properties & Notation 4 th Grade students learn and apply algebraic properties and solve algebraic equations.

7 5 th Grade Lesson: Variables and Substitution 5 th Grade students learn to use variables and substitute different values into algebraic equations. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary throughout the curriculum.

8 provides parent- friendly homework...

9 Kindergarten Family Letter: Family Letters for each unit help parents know what their child is studying. This letter gives specific language parents can use with their child to help them learn to write numbers.

10 5 th Grade Family Letter: An example of an upper grade family letter. This letter explains the concepts the students are learning in class along with examples, explanations, and suggestions for parents.

11 4 th Grade Homework: Homework provides clear directions along with example problems for parents to refer to when helping their child with homework.

12 2 nd Grade Homework: Another example of a homework sheet providing several examples of strategies that students can use to solve subtraction problems.

13 teaches for meaning and understanding, not just memorization.

14 2 nd Grade Lesson: Students learn definitions and concepts and are asked to apply and use higher level thinking skills to apply their knowledge to different situations.

15 5 th Grade Lesson: Another example of concept application. 5 th Grade students learn the commutative and identity properties of multiplication and must determine whether they work for subtraction and division as well.

16 provides many opportunities to practice concepts

17 Kindergarten Homework: An example of a homework assignment in Kindergarten where students get many opportunities to develop and practice number sense. In-class assignments and homework pages give students many opportunities for practice instead of just a few problems.

18 2 nd Grade Homework: This homework page is from a 2 nd grade multiplication unit. The students receive homework practicing multiplication on the front and Targeted Practice on three digit subtraction on the back. Continual review ensures that students don t forget what they ve learned.

19 4 th Grade Homework: Another example of a review page. Remembering pages are frequently placed on the back of homework assignments for students to practice skills and concepts already learned.

20 provides materials for all levels of math learners.

21 Teacher Activity Cards: Every grade has three activity cards for each lesson like these 4 th Grade examples.

22 Each activity card is geared toward a different level of learning: Intervention, On-Level, and Challenge.

23 Teachers will use these to help students understand concepts and extend learning.

24 Interactive Lessons: Math Expressions uses a variety of activities to practice concepts. In this 2 nd grade lesson, students play a game and then answer critical thinking questions about their results.

25 Assessment Options: In addition to regular unit tests, Math Expressions also has Performance Assessments for every unit. These are activities that students perform to show what they have learned and are evaluated using a rubric.

26 balances problem solving and computation skills throughout the units.

27 Kindergarten Lesson: Kindergarten students practice problem solving (identifying and drawing legs on insects) and practice computation by identifying the math problem matching the picture.

28 2 nd Grade Homework: A problem solving/critical thinking homework activity from 2 nd grade.

29 2 nd Grade Activity: Computation practice in 2 nd Grade.

30 3 rd Grade Activity: Computation practice in 3 rd grade.

31 3 rd Grade Activity: Problem solving/critical thinking activity in 3 rd grade. Students must use their computation skills to solve multi-step word problems.

32 4 th Grade Activity: Students think critically and explain their solutions.

33 4 th Grade Homework: Another example of the critical thinking and problem solving skills required of students.

34 4 th Grade Homework: 4 th Graders practice their computation skills both in class and on homework assignments.

35 4 th Grade Activity: Another example of computation skills practiced in class and on homework.

36 The End!