Mr.

Masons
Mathematics is not about numbers, equations,
computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.
William Thurston
Dear First Grade Families,
This week we will be completing our second MAP test.
This weeks test focuses on Mathematics and problem
solving. In first grade we use the CUBES method to find
the solution to problems.
Circle the numbers and units
Underline the question
Box key words
Eliminate and evaluate
Show your work and check
While knowing that basic fact knowledge is important,
the reason that we need math in our lives is to solve
problems. This week, I encourage you to find and solve
problems as a family, that require basic math skills in
your everyday lives.

May 3rd PTO Meeting 3pm

May 6th Elementary Dance
May 11th Early Dismissal Day

Week of May 7th.

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Math:
Topics Covered: Fractions, equal parts,
equal shares
How You Can Help: Find everyday math
problems in your lives. Write and solved
them using the CUBES method.
English Language Arts:
Topics Covered: Voice Trait, Point of View
How You Can Help: When reading stories
at home, try to recognize whose point of
view the story is showing. Discuss how
other characters may have a different point
of view. Look for strong words that help
show the authors/characters voice.
UOI: Community Helpers
Topics Covered: Comparing helpers,
Research, When we are helpers
How You Can Help: This week we will
begin our research projects on community
helpers at our school. We will be looking at
the variety of different helpers we have,
help them with their work, and learning
how to give an
interview.

Monday: Sharing sets of objects

Tuesday/Wednesday: IXL J.5, J.6
Thursday: Facts practice
Daily: reading on Kids A-Z (one story/night with
expression and fluency)

Mr. Mason