P.A.R.A.D.E PROGRAM

Class Description

Title of class: Primary Math K-1

Date: September 2009- June 2010

Grade group(s): K-1

Schedule:

Day: Tuesday Block: 2

Class Length 10:30-11:45

Yearlong = X

Core Class

Purpose: To engage students in learning about the concepts of math operations and principles using hands-on concept development and skill practice.

Description of learning activities: Students will participate in a variety of math investigations to help them develop basic math understanding using mathematical tools, manipulatives, math games, and peer collaboration. Students will be able to express their mathematical understanding both in oral and written form. Topics will include measuring length, weight, capacity, time or temperature with non-standard units, telling time, counting money, and reading and creating graphs.

Follow-up or at-home activities: Parents should be using a published math curriculum with students on a daily basis at home.

Textbook/Materials needed: Materials provided by Parade

Any student costs: None