HOMEWORK 9-13-12

In class we are using groups of five and ten to quickly count a number of objects.  To practice this skill, play Ten Frame.  Although this may seem easy, it takes practice.  The goal is to get children to "see" groups of objects and be able to identify how many there are without having to count each one.  This activity enables students to build a solid foundation for the place value skills we will develop this year.  Games 1, 2, and 3 will be the most beneficial at this time and correlate more to the skills we are working on now.  Game 4 delves further into addition and has multiple steps for adding two addends. This activity is optional. The homework requirement is to play Games 1, 2, and 3 for a total of 10 minutes.  Please sit with your child while he does these activities.  You will need to make sure he understands the questions as they change from time to time.  Often, children anticipate the question and give an answer to the question they think is being asked.  Be sure to ask him how he knew the answer.  Being able to explain HOW an answer is found is equally important as finding the right answer.

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Imagine that you have 2 tens frames.  One is filled with chips and the other one has 6 chips in it. 

Answer each question:
(a)  How many chips are there in all? How do you know?
(b)  How many more do you need to fill the second frame? 
(c)  How many will you have if both are full?  How do you know?