Problem Solving in Grade 1

November 13, 2014

In todays mathematics classroom, teachers are
facilitating conversations rather than leading
them. Students and teachers are engaged in the
learning process. Both are asking questions and
constructing knowledge based on what they
know, what they see and what they have tried.
Through engaging in this process, students are
able to construct meaning about mathematics
concepts, transfer this meaning to symbols and
apply mathematical understanding in familiar
and unfamiliar situations.
Students are not only doing mathematics, but
more importantly, they are THINKING
MATHEMATICALLY.
Ms. Raquel had 9 books and Ms.
Lena had 5 books. How many
books did they have altogether?

Websites to support learning:

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

http://amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
This website provides definitions for
mathematical terminology.
Family Resources: Help Your Child in
Math
http://www.nctm.org/resources/families.aspx

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILD IN

MATHEMATICS?
Ask your child to explain what they learned
in math each day.
Incorporate math vocabulary into daily
conversations.
Talk about math in a positive way!
Read the classroom newsletter which shares
the mathematical skills and concepts which
are being studied.
Asking your child questions as s/he solves
problems.
Ask guiding questions to help your child
think through homework problems.
What do you need to figure out? What
is the problem about?
Did you solve some problems like this
in class?
What have you tried so far?
What strategy can you use to help
you solve this problem?
Does your answer make sense? Why?