Thinking Math. Questions to ask and games to play to help children think...

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BASIC INFORMATION

URL:	http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/ect/curric0198.htm
Title:	Thinking Math. Questions to ask and games to play to help children think mathematically.
Description:	This resource provides teaching ideas related to counting and comparing/sorting different items.
Instructional Component Type(s):	*Curriculum Resources:* Teaching Idea *Activity Resources:* Educational Game
Keywords:	Fewer, More, Count, Classify, Compare, Sort
Intended Audience:	Educators

PEDAGOGY

Subject(s):	Mathematics
Grade Level(s):	K
Resource supports reading in content area:	No
Public Remarks:	This page is an excerpt from the January 1998 issue of Early Childhood Today. The author is Marilyn Burns. Guidance for Students on Access Points: To access, use, and engage with the learning content, the resource may need to be adapted for: - Alternate presentation formats and protocols (e.g., visual, auditory or tactile supports; forward or backward chaining; extended modeling of skill) - Alternate forms of expression and participation (e.g., alternative communication systems; adapted or alternative manipulatives; assistive mobility devices) - Alternate means of motivation and engagement (e.g., supports for organizing information; emphasizing relevance to life experiences; collaborating with peers to complete tasks)

RELATED BENCHMARKS (4)

» MA.K.G.2.1	Describe, sort and re-sort objects using a variety of attributes such as shape, size, and position.
» MA.K.G.3.1	Compare and order objects indirectly or directly using measurable attributes such as length, height, and weight.
» MA.K.A.1.1	Represent quantities with numbers up to 20, verbally, in writing, and with manipulatives.
» MA.K.A.1.2	Solve problems including those involving sets by counting, by using cardinal and ordinal numbers, by comparing, by ordering, and by creating sets up to 20.

RELATED ACCESS POINTS (13)

» MA.K.A.1.In.a	Represent quantities to 5 using sets of objects and number names.
» MA.K.A.1.In.b	Use one-to-one correspondence to count and compare sets of objects to 5.
» MA.K.G.2.In.a	Sort objects by single attributes, including shape and size.
» MA.K.G.3.In.a	Compare overall size and length of objects and describe using terms, such as big, small, long, and short.
» MA.K.G.2.Su.a	Sort common objects by size.
» MA.K.A.1.Su.b	Use one-to-one correspondence to count sets of objects to 3.
» MA.K.A.1.Su.a	Represent quantities to 3 using sets of objects and number names.
» MA.K.A.1.Pa.a	Indicate desire for more of an action or object.
» MA.K.A.1.Pa.b	Indicate desire for no more of an action or object.
» MA.K.A.1.Pa.c	Solve problems involving small quantities of objects or actions using language, such as enough, too much, or more.
» MA.K.G.2.Pa.a	Recognize a common object with a two-dimensional shape.
» MA.K.G.2.Pa.b	Recognize a common three-dimensional object.
» MA.K.G.3.Pa.a	Recognize differences in size of objects.

SOURCE & ACCESS INFO

Name of Author/Source:	Marilyn Burns/Scholastic
Resource recommended by:	Susan Cornwell
Web Address of Author/Source:	http://teacher.scholastic.com
Is this Resource Freely Available?:	Yes

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