Math Update

During our math lessons this week, the children played a game called “Beat the Calculator.” Through playing this game, the children realized that even though the calculator can be a pretty quick tool to help solve math problems, it is no match for the brain when it comes to solving our basic facts. The brain is always faster! We continue to dedicate a few minutes each day to the focused practice of our basic addition math facts. The children have grown quite comfortable with their doubles and doubles +1 facts. They are really picking up our latest strategy, "Doubles in between," too! We reviewed the concept of a “turn around” fact- in addition, the numbers can be switched back and forth. The children will be working on their +9 facts this week. Our goal is to move away from counting on our fingers or using the hundreds chart to solve our math facts, and instead use mental math to solve these problems! Don't forget to use your child's "Xtramath.org" or Everyday Math Online account (both are linked to the side bar on the right) at home to practice math facts! What a fun way to practice!