Florida Department of Education

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Mathematics: First Grade Resources

MA.1.A.1 BIG IDEA 1:Develop understandings of addition and subtraction strategies for basic addition facts and related subtraction facts.

  • Homework Tips for Parents http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/homeworktips.pdf Opens in a new window

    Parent involvement can be used to speed up a child's learning. Homework can involve parents in the school process.

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  • What can I do to make sure my child succeeds in math? http://www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Lessons_and_Resources/figurethis/family%20broch_2_ENG.pdf Opens in a new window

    Research shows that parents' attitudes toward their children's education, and their involvement in it, have a significant impact on children's success in school.

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  • Why does my child’s math look different? http://www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Lessons_and_Resources/figurethis/family%20broch_1_ENG.pdf Opens in a new window

    The mathematics you remember from years ago may have focused on memorized facts and methods for solving problems. Students are still being taught the same skills you learned, but they learn them with understanding.

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  • Math homework is due tomorrow - how can I help? http://www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Lessons_and_Resources/figurethis/Family%20Brochure%203.pdf Opens in a new window

    Learn how to help your child with their homework without taking over their homework.

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  • Helping Your Child Learn Math http://www.math.com/parents/articles/helpmath.html Opens in a new window

    Resource for parents to help their children learn math in everyday events.

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MA.1.A.2 BIG IDEA 2:Develop an understanding of whole number relationships, including grouping by tens and ones.

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MA.1.G.3 BIG IDEA 3:Compose and decompose two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes.

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MA.1.G.5 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Geometry and Mesurement

  • PBS Parents, Early Math, 1 & 2 http://www.pbs.org/parents/earlymath/grades.html Opens in a new window

    This section includes math-based activities and developmental milestones for children from their sixth to ninth birthdays, with special emphasis on the seventh year. Ways to make the activities more or less challenging are also provided.

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MA.1.A.4 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Algebra

  • PBS Parents, Early Math, 1 & 2 http://www.pbs.org/parents/earlymath/grades.html Opens in a new window

    This section includes math-based activities and developmental milestones for children from their sixth to ninth birthdays, with special emphasis on the seventh year. Ways to make the activities more or less challenging are also provided.

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SC.1.N.1 BIG IDEA 1:The Practice of Science.

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SC.1.P.8 BIG IDEA 8:Properties of Matter.

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General Resources

  • PBSparents: Math Term Glossary http://www.pbs.org/parents/earlymath/resources4.html Opens in a new window

    Use these definitions to help you talk about math ideas with your child.

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  • Teacher to Teacher http://mathforum.org/t2t/ Opens in a new window

    A resource for teachers and parents who have questions about teaching mathematics.

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  • Kindergarten Readiness Indicators: Observation & Activities http://www.getreadytoread.org/images/stories/downloads/transition/school_readiness/4_observation_guide.pdf Opens in a new window

    A guide to help know what to look for when observing a child, and provide ideas of skill-building activities to do with a child who needs help.

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  • www.FloridaStandards.org http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx Opens in a new window

    This is the official Florida K-12 Standards Web site. This site is the home of the approved new Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and course descriptions for grades K-12.

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  • www.FCRSTEM.org http://www.fcrstem.org/center11.aspx Opens in a new window

    The mission of the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) is to help the State of Florida improve K-12 teaching and learning in science, mathematics and technology and prepare students for higher education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers in the 21st Century.

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