What proposed changes do you feel will strengthen math instruction? |
Number and Number Sense K.2-(a,b,c) will strengthen math instruction because students are being exposed to more numbers. Most kindergarteners are familiar with numbers one through ten when they enter school, if they are not they normally learn these numbers very quickly. Moving the goal to 20 will provide a more challenging environment.
Adding Number and Number Sense K.5-identifying the part of a set and/or region that represents a fraction for halves and fourths will be a definite strength to kindergarten math instruction. Alot of students struggle with fractions in older grades. Exposing fractions to children at a young age will make them more knowledgeable and comfortable with fractions.
Number and Number Sense K.4(a) counting forward to 100 and backward from 30 will strengthen math instruction because it is a realistic goal. Most students leaving kindergarten now are able to meet this goal. They will be better prepared for first grade if they do meet this goal.
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Do you disagree with any proposed changes? |
I disagree with Number and Number Sense K.3-given an ordered set of ten objects and/or pictures, will indicate the ordinal position of each item, first through tenth. I think this goal is unrealistic for most kindergarten students. They are not developmentally ready to understand this concept past third. Some of them have a difficult time getting first, second, and third. I think they should focus more on number recognition and counting in kindergarten.
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