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About Mathematics Homework

• • Children often use real objects to solve math problems. Please provide a collection (20–30) of small objects such as beans, buttons, or pennies for students to use at home. These can be stored in plastic bags or small containers and kept with other math materials.

• • Ask questions to extend your child's thinking. Here are some questions you might try. Notice that they require more of a response than just “yes” or “no.”

  • • What do you need to find out?

  • • What are you going to do first?

  • • How are you solving this problem?

  • • How did you get this answer?

  • • Why does your answer make sense?

  • • Can you explain that in a different way?

If you would like to share any thoughts with me about how your child is approaching a homework task, please feel free to send me a note. If a task seems too difficult or is confusing, please let me know so that I can address the issue in school.

I look forward to working with you throughout the year.

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