Go Math!

This This year your child will be using a  math program called GO Math! that offers an engaging and interactive approach. The program emphasizes understanding, computational fluency, and real life applications.  Each lesson in GO Math! begins with an Essential Question that sets the stage for the lesson topic. Real world problems that are instructionally sound and relevant to students are presented within each GO Math! lesson. Strategies and conceptual understanding are highlighted through visual representations, mathematical models, and student explorations. The student edition facilitates engagement with the mathematics from the beginning of instruction because of its interactive, write- in format. Depth of understanding is reinforced through the use of Math Talk and Write Math questions provided within the lessons to support verbal and written communication around important mathematical topics.

Homework

Each Monday, a homework sheet will be sent home listing the math assignments for each night.  These assignments will include studying addition and/or subtraction flashcards and a practice workbook page. A parent signature is required on the sheet in order to receive credit for studying math facts. Each morning a timed test will be  administered on the fact family that your child is studying with progress being noted by their race car on our "Racing To The Goal" bulletin board.  It is important that addition and subtraction facts be memorized as they are learning more complex concepts and skills in math.  Homework is due on Friday with a grade being recorded.   

How can I help my child with math at home?

Encourage your child to solve everyday problems involving numbers.
Talk about the importance of math and how it is used in daily life.
Review your child’s homework and ask them to explain how they arrived at their solutions to problems.

Your child’s teacher may send a letter home that provides you with an overview of the math in the chapter, the math vocabulary, and an activity to do at home.

At grades K-2 there is a Home Activity at the bottom of the fourth page of each lesson in the Student Book.

Have your child practice using the math vocabulary for the chapter.

Play the math vocabulary game at the beginning of each chapter with your child.

View the Math on The Spot videos with your child for concepts or skills he or she may be having difficulty with.

Talk with your child’s teacher about any questions you have about the math your child is learning.