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ES Mathematics: JG1

UNITS

Unit:

Number Names and Counting

Essential Questions:

How can counting help us learn number names?
How can we use objects to count and recognize numbers?
How do numbers help us understand more about the world around us?
How do patterns help us understand and count numbers?
How can we use counting and numbers to solve simple math problems?
What strategies can we use to remember and recognize numbers?
How can we use counting and numbers to predict what will happen next?
What is the connection between counting and learning number names?
How do numbers help us understand the importance of order?
How is counting related to solving real-world problems?

Unit:

Number Sense

Essential Questions:

How can numbers be used to represent and compare different quantities?
How can numbers be manipulated to complete mathematical operations?
How can objects be used to represent and compare different quantities?
How can images be used to represent and compare different quantities?
What are the best strategies for counting, sorting, and ordering objects?
How can students recognize and name numbers up to 20?
How can students identify and create patterns in numbers?
How can students use problem solving strategies to solve math problems?
What strategies can be used to solve math word problems?
How can students use numbers to estimate and measure?

Unit:

Fractions

Essential Questions:

What is a fraction?
How do fractions help us understand the world around us?
How do fractions help us solve math problems?
How can we represent fractions using objects or pictures?
How can we compare fractions?
How do fractions help us understand the concept of sharing?
How can real-world objects be divided into fractions?

Unit:

2D and 3D Shapes

Essential Questions:

How can basic shapes form more complex objects?
How can shapes be used to solve problems?
How do 2D and 3D shapes differ?
What properties can you identify in each shape?
How can you measure the area and perimeter of shapes?
What patterns can be seen when exploring 2D and 3D shapes?
How can 2D and 3D shapes be combined to create new objects?
How can shapes be used to represent information?

Unit:

Data Collection

Essential Questions:

What can we learn from collecting data?
How can data be organized and presented?
How do we tell if the data is accurate?
How can we use data to draw conclusions?
What strategies can we use to collect data?
How can we use data to compare and contrast different groups or objects?
How can we use data to solve problems?
How can we use data to make decisions?

Unit:

Problem Solving and Communicating

Essential Questions:

What strategies can we use to solve math problems?
How can we use language to explain our thoughts while solving math problems?
How can we share our problem-solving strategies with others?
What happens when we collaborate to solve math problems?
How can we use patterns to solve math problems?
What challenges do we face when trying to solve math problems?
How can we encourage and support one another when solving math problems?
How does communication help us solve math problems?

Unit:

Addition and Subtraction

Essential Questions:

How are numbers connected to each other through a variety of relationships?
What does it mean to add and subtract numbers?
How can we solve addition and subtraction problems?
What strategies can we use to help us remember how to add and subtract?
How can we use objects to help us learn addition and subtraction?
How can we use pictures to help us solve addition and subtraction problems?
What are the differences between addition and subtraction?
How can we use our knowledge of addition and subtraction to solve real-world problems?

Unit:

Place Value

Essential Questions:

How can place value help us understand how quantities are connected?
How can we represent numbers using digits?
What is the value of each digit in a number?
What is the base-10 system and how is it used?
How can we use place value to compare and order numbers?

Unit:

Attributes of Objects/Events

Essential Questions:

What is an attribute?
What are some attributes of different objects or events?
How can we use attributes to help us distinguish between objects and events?
How can we use attributes to compare and sort objects and events?
How do different people identify attributes of objects and events?
What is the importance of recognizing attributes of objects and events?
How can recognizing attributes help us in solving problems?

Unit:

Problem Solving and Reasoning

Essential Questions:

What does it look like to solve a problem?
How can we use our math skills to solve problems?
How can we develop our problem solving skills?
How do different strategies help us solve problems?
What steps do we take to reason and explain our thinking?
How do we use our counting skills to solve problems?
How can we use visual representations to solve problems?
What does it mean to think logically when solving a problem?
How does understanding patterns help us solve problems?
How can problems help us understand math concepts?

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