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About the Mathematics in This Unit

Benchmarks/Goals Examples
Interpret and solve addition and subtraction story problems where the result is unknown

There are a some pennies on the table. 3 are showing heads. 4 are showing tails. How many pennies are on the table?

Sam had 5 pennies. Max gave him 4 more. How many pennies does Sam have?

Rosa had 8 pennies. She gave 4 to Max. How many pennies does Rosa have now?

In our math class, students engage in math problems and activities and discuss the underlying concepts. They are asked to share their reasoning and solutions. It is important that children solve math problems accurately in ways that make sense to them. At home, encourage your child to explain his or her math thinking to you. In the coming weeks, you will receive more information about Building Numbers and Solving Story Problems as well as activities to do at home.


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Table of Contents

Investigations 3 in Number, Data, and SpaceĀ®, Student Activity Book Unit 1 Building Numbers and Solving Story Problems Unit 2 Comparing and Combining Shapes Unit 3 How Many of Each? How Many in All? Unit 4 Fish Lengths and Fraction Rugs Unit 5 Number Games and Crayon Problems Unit 6 Would You Rather Be an Eagle or a Whale? Unit 7 How Many Tens? How Many Ones? Unit 8 Blocks and Buildings