Everyday Math PDF 3-5 - Noblesville Schools

Welcome! Are you ready for
tonight’s Math Message?
u Turn and talk to a neighbor and tell them
what you already know about Everyday
Math.
u After your discussion, think of all of the
ways that you can show the number 12.
!
Hint: Here are some examples for the number 4
1 x 4, 2+2, 1+3, 2 x 2, 4 ones, 22

Welcome Parents!
Everyday Math Information Night
White River Elementary School

Curriculum Features
• Real-life problem solving
• Balanced instruction
• Multiple methods for basic skills practice
• Emphasis on communication of mathematic thinking
• Deep in common core standards
• Spiraling curriculum

A Spiraling Curriculum
• Mastery of mathematics concepts and skills
comes with repeated exposure and practice, not
after just one lesson
• Concepts are consistently reviewed throughout
the model
• Skills are identified as beginning, developing,
and secure as the spiral progresses
• The spiral may take 2 to 3 years for mastery to
be achieved

Daily Lesson Format
1. Warm-up activities
2. Introduction of new content
3. Ongoing review and practice
4. Games
5. Home/Study Links (Homework)

Warm-Up Activities
• Mental Math and Reflexes- Brief exercises, usually
oral, designed to strengthen children’s number sense
and to review and advance essential basic skills.
• Math Message- A short oral problem that sets the tone
and focus for the content of the lesson.

Daily Lesson Format
1. Warm-up activities
2. Introduction of new content
3. Ongoing review and practice
4. Games
5. Home/Study Links (Homework)

Introduction of
New Content
• New concepts are introduced through explorations
and problem-solving opportunities.
• Math Journal Pages reinforce the concepts being
taught for a particular lesson.

Daily Lesson Format
1. Warm-up activities
2. Introduction of new content
3. Ongoing review and practice
4. Games
5. Home/Study Links (Homework)

Ongoing Learning &
Practice
• Math Boxes review and preview mathematical content
by providing continuous practice of all skills and
concepts in Everyday Math. (Spiraling!)
• Math boxes are designed as independent practice.

Daily Lesson Format
1. Warm-up activities
2. Introduction of new content
3. Ongoing learning and practice
4. Math Games
5. Home/Study Links (Homework)

Math Games
Games provide necessary practice for children to build,
master, and maintain strong mental arithmetic skills.
There is typically a game with every lesson.
Top-it is a game that is played at most grade levels. We
look forward to sharing the game with you tonight so
that you can play at home!

Daily Lesson Format
1. Warm-up activities
2. Introduction of new content
3. Ongoing learning and practice
4. Math Games
5. Home/Study Links (Homework)

Home Links
Study Links
• Homework will say “Home Link” or “Study Link” on
the top.
• It is important for your child to bring their Home/
Study Links back to school.
• Authors encourage family support for Home/Study
Link completion. This is your opportunity to become
involved in your child’s math education!
• Parent information is provided in the Family Letter
that comes home with each new unit

Family Letter
• When each unit begins, a parent information letter is
sent home explaining math ideas for the unit.
• Shhh! It has all homework answers for the unit!
• KEEP THIS LETTER IN A SAFE PLACE!

What Parents Can
Do to Help
• Read the Family letters – use the answer key to
help your child with their homework.
• Ask your child to teach you the math games
and play them.
• Help your child memorize math facts.
• Contact your child’s teacher
with questions or concerns.
• Ask your child to teach you
the new algorithms.

More Questions?
• If you have further questions, please write
them on a sticky note and place them on the
easel. We will respond to frequently asked
questions in newsletters in the near future!

Addition Top-It
• Materials: A deck of cards with face cards removed.
1. Shuffle the cards and place them in a pile facedown between two
players.
2. One player turns over two cards and says the sum of the numbers.
3. The other player turns over the next two cards and says the sum
of the numbers.
4. The player with the higher sum takes all four cards.
5. In case of a tie, each player draws two more cards to find a new
sum. The higher sum wins all 8 cards.
6. The winner is the player with the most cards when there are not
enough cards left for another turn.

Thank you for
coming!