We have been working on the last unit in our Go Math Series-unit 12. This unit focused on two-dimensional geometry. How do you sort and describe two-dimensional shapes? Students have been engaged in activities, discussions, and writing involving this essential question. So far students have learned to use defining attributes to sort shapes, describe attributes of two-dimensional shapes, use objects to compose new two-dimensional shapes, and compose a new shape using two-dimensional shapes. During our IE block (intervention-enrichment) we also have been exposing students to math concepts that go beyond the first grade standards. On the district MAPS math assessment, many students will have the opportunity to solve problems that go beyond the first grade standards. We differentiate our instruction all year through our small group math instruction, but we intensify the enrichment opportunities during the weeks leading up to this assessment. After being introduced to multiplication and division, many students use moments of free time to solve problems on their dry-erase boards. It is very exciting to see them so motivated, but also accurately solving these more challenging problems!
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