So- we got our ThinkLink scores back and I am PROUD! The dear firsties did a great job and really improved on our big goal number sense. Not just my class, all of first grade made a leap in the area!
So let's give a big round of applause to the factors that made this growth possible.
First of all- to Singapore math (the crowd goes wild)! We just adopted Math in Focus and decided to use it with our students to review/reinforce number sense. Everyday we did an activity to help them identify numbers, order numbers, compare numbers, and even wear number bracelets!! We used ten frames as card games and flash cards. The curriculum was followed to a T. And it definitely paid off. Hurrah for Math in Focus!
Secondly, we must give a cheer to the kiddos! Whoo whoo! Every day they practiced their number sense. They counted until their brains almost turned to mush! They gave up precious end-of-the-day reading time to practice more. Rather than be intimidated, they arose to the challenge of conquering number sense! My class is great and I appreciate them each day I come to school. Thanks for working so hard, Penguins!
Last, and NOT least, the teachers. Let's hear it for ourselves! We met and planned, copied, searched, bought, and created extra practice for our kids. We gave up the precious reading time. We taught 2 math lessons each day. We twisted approximately 150 pipe cleaner number bracelets to fit little wrists. Each day we focused on using number bonds- the math secret weapon. And it all paid off! Congratulations to us, we all deserve a cupcake!
*thanks to smithy for the corrections :) *
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Math in Focus LP....not envision. he he I know the excitement has clouded your memory. LOVEYOU!
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