Math
We have four units of instruction in mathematics.
- Unit 1- Patterns and Classification
- Enduring Understandings
- - Patterns show order in the world.
- -Objects can be sorted by similarities.
- -The Position of an object can be described.
- -Some questions generate data which can be organized
- -Patterns can be found in may different forms.
- -Graphs convey data in a concise way.
- Math Vocabulary Unit 1.doc (27 kB)
- Unit 2- Exploring Numbers
- Enduring Understandings
- -Quantities can be counted and compared using numbers, words, and numerals.
- -Quantities can be represented in a variety of ways.
- -Numbers can represent position in a set.
- -Counting is a strategy for finding the answer to how many.
- -Numbers are used to represent quantities or position.
- Math Vocabulary Unit 2.doc (12 kB)
- Unit 3- Measuring and Geometry
- Enduring Understandings
- -Objectives can be measured.
- -Events are ordered.
- -Shapes can be described by their characteristics.
- -Objects have distinct attributes that can be measured with appropriate tools.
- -Shapes can be described and compared using their attributes.
- -Objects can be compared using the same attribute.
- Math Vocabulary Unit 3.doc (12 kB)
- Unit 4- Combining and Separating
- Enduring Understandings
- -Quantities can be represented in a variety of ways with objects and numerals.
- -Quantities can be taken apart and put together.
- -Mathematical problems can be solved in more than one way.
- -Proficiency with basic facts facilitates the ability to solve problems in context.
- -Addition and subtraction are inverse operations.
- -Real world problems can be solved using multiple strategies.
- -Quantities can be combined and taken apart.
- -Monetary values can be represented in a variety of ways.
- -A fraction represents a part of a whole.
- Math Vocabulary Unit 4.doc (27 kB)
MCPS Math Information
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