Pretzel Polygons

Earlier in the week we did some edible math!  The focus of the lesson was on the angles of polygons. We've learned that a polygon is a closed shape with straight sides. We made different shapes using pretzels and marshmallows.  The students then drew the shape on their recording sheets and identified the number of sides and shapes.  Their favorite part was of course eating the polygons at the end!

Making our own Bar Graphs

Recently the students made their own bar graphs.  Each student chose a topic, polled everyone in the class to collect data on a tally chart, used the information to make the graph, and then analyzed the data by writing 3 true statements about the graph.  The students always love when they can incorporate math with movement and conversation!  Since making this graph, many students have continued to poll their classmates on different questions after their wake up work is done!

Math Stations

In the beginning weeks of school the class was slowly introduced to our math stations.  During our math block the students move through 3 stations: teacher lesson, math assignment, and math choice which includes a partner game, i-pad math skill practice, and and an additional partner station to review a skill. I love this approach because it allows me to see small groups for the lesson and differentiate instruction based on the the needs of the group.  We started the year with this cute "Math About Me" project.

Odd and Even Math Monsters

On Friday we combined our creative art skills with our math skills.  The class recently learned about what makes a number odd or even and what odd and even numbers end in.  Using these skills, the students each made a math monster including whatever body parts they wanted such as eyes, mouth, teeth, wings, horns, legs, etc.  The students recorded 4 odd body parts and 4 even.  I love how they all turned out so unique and colorful and put to use our math skills in a different way!

Doubles Rap!

We've been practicing the doubles facts the last few weeks through a catchy doubles rap.  We performed it in full gear this week.  We had a little technical difficulty halfway through with the smartboard, but the class did great and did not miss a beat!