Math in Focus Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Implementation Downers Grove Grade School District 58

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Math in FocusKindergarten-Fifth Grade
ImplementationDowners Grove Grade School
District 58
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Introduction

• Singapore math is the term used to refer to the
  mathematics curriculum used in Singapore. For
  over 15 years, Singapore has consistently scored
  at the top of international mathematics
  comparison studies. Its unique approach to
  teaching math which focuses on problem solving,
  deep understanding, and model drawing has
  helped Singapore students excel, and now U.S.
  students have the same opportunity to benefit
  from this proven curriculum!
• Math in Focus is the U.S. edition of Singapores
  most widely used program. It teaches the same
  content as traditional mathematics programs
  just in a way that emphasizes understanding and
  flexible thinking. Math in Focus will teach your
  children both how and why math works. This deep
  understanding means that they will be better able
  to use math in real-life situations.

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Framework
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Bar Modeling

• The bar modeling method is a common diagrammatic
  problem-solving tool that is introduced at the
  primary level and can be used to solve both
  arithmetic and algebraic problems.

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Parent Communication Access

• School to Home Connection sent home
• Online Access to ThinkCentral
• Student Textbook
• Workbook
• Virtual Manipulatives
• Interactivities

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Parent Communication Access

• Think Central Website
• Use your childs username and password
• Ask your childs teacher for that information or
  email mathinfocus_at_dg58.org

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Learning TargetsKindergarten

• Counts to tell the number of objects
• Identifies numbers
• Counts sequentially
• Prints numbers 0 20 legibly
• Compares numbers
• Understands addition and subtraction
• Composes and decomposes numbers 11-19
• Describes and compares measurable attributes
• Classifies objects counts the number of objects
  in each category
• Identifies, Compares, Contrasts and Creates
  shapes 

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Learning TargetsFirst Grade

• Extends the counting sequence
• Understands place value
• Uses place value understanding and properties of
  operations to add and subtract
• Represents and solves word problems involving
  addition and subtraction
• Solves addition and subtraction problems
• Adds and subtracts within 20
• Works with addition and subtraction equations
• Understands geometric shapes and attributes
• Measures length using non-standard units
• Represents and interprets data
• Tells and writes time

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Learning TargetsSecond Grade

• Understands place value
• Uses place value understanding and properties of
  operations to add and subtract
• Represents and solves problems involving addition
  and subtraction
• Works with equal groups of objects to gain
  foundations for multiplication
• Adds and subtracts within 20
• Understands geometric shapes and their attributes
• Represents and interprets data
• Measures and estimates lengths in standard units
• Relates addition and subtraction to length
• Demonstrates understanding of time
• Recognizes, compares, and solves problems
  involving money

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Learning TargetsThird Grade

• Uses place value understanding and properties of
  operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
• Represents and solves problems involving
  multiplication and division
• Understands properties of multiplication and the
  relationship between multiplication and division
• Multiplies and divides within 100
• Solves problems involving the four operations,
  and identifies and explains patterns in
  arithmetic
• Develops understanding of fractions as
  numbers   (Use denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8)
• Reasons with shapes and their attributes
• Solves problems involving measurement and
  estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes,
  and masses of objects
• Represents and interprets data
• Understands concepts of area and relates area to
  multiplication and to addition
• Recognizes perimeter as an attribute of plane
  figures and distinguishes between linear and area
  measures

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Learning TargetsFourth Grade

• Generalizes place value understanding for
  multi-digit whole numbers
• Uses place value understanding and properties of
  operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
• Uses the four operations with whole numbers to
  solve problems
• Gains familiarity with factors and multiples.
• Generates and analyzes patterns
• Extends understanding of fraction equivalence and
  ordering
• Applies and extends previous understanding of
  addition, subtraction, and multiplication with
  fractions
• Understands decimal notation for fractions, and
  compare decimals and fractions
• Draws and identifies lines and angles, and
  classifies shapes by properties of their lines
  and angles
• Solves problems involving measurement and
  conversions of measurements form a larger unit to
  a smaller unit
• Represents and interprets data
• Understands concepts of angle and measure angles

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Learning TargetsFifth Grade

• Performs operations with multi-digit whole
  numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
• Recognizes equivalent fractions as a strategy to
  add and subtract fractions.
• Analyzes previous knowledge to multiply and
  divide fractions.
• Generates and analyzes numerical expressions,
  patterns and relationships
• Identifies and analyzes geometric concepts.
• Interprets data and converts measurement units
  within a given measurement system.

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Homework

• Homework will be assigned to students based on
  their individual needs. There will be times when
  students will have the same homework in one
  class, and there will be other times when it may
  vary based on the learning needs of each of the
  students in the class.

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iPad AppGrades 2, 3, 4 5 ONLY

• Allow your child to visualize even the most
  complex math word problems with Singapore Math,
  Bar Models. This activity uses the signature
  Singapore math method for problem solving and
  teaches children in Grades 25 how to visually
  represent word problems in a fun and interactive
  way.
• The problems align closely with the Math in
  Focus Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish
  curriculum.
• These will be provided for all classroom and
  school iPad use.

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Q A