In order for a child to have a comprehensive mathematical understanding, he must be exposed to mathematical concepts beyond numbers and counting. There are five fields into which we group our Math Standards: Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Sorting and Patterning, and Problem Solving.
This blog entry will cover the Academic Standards that fall under the Problem Solving category.
This blog entry will cover the Academic Standards that fall under the Problem Solving category.
Thinking Ahead - By playing strategy games like "Nim," a child can develop the ability to think one or more steps ahead of her opponent.
What's Missing? - Given a pattern or a set of objects, a child can determine what is missing.
Estimation
Probability - For preschoolers, this is the ability to determine whether an outcome is likely or unlikely. Given the shapes shown below, is it likely or unlikely that I will pick up a square?
Story Problems
Skip Counting - Counting by fives, tens or twos. At this age, this could be categorized with problem solving skills or number sense.
Problem Solving is just one small part of preschool mathematics. We have broken Problem Solving into six standards:
Thinking Ahead
What's Missing?
Estimation
Probability
Problem Solving
Skip Counting
In our classroom, each lesson, game or classroom material has been intentionally planned and placed in the room to fulfill our Academic Content Standards.
Thinking Ahead
What's Missing?
Estimation
Probability
Problem Solving
Skip Counting
In our classroom, each lesson, game or classroom material has been intentionally planned and placed in the room to fulfill our Academic Content Standards.
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