In Math Workshop, we have been "investigating" the concept of representing a number in more than one way. We have been practicing number representation through games and hands on activities. The students have learned how to show the same number by using the number, number word or representing the number with a picture and math manipulatives. We are working hard to meet the Next Generation Standard - MA.K.A.1.1 Represent quantities with numbers up to 20, verbally, in writing, and with manipulatives.
Last week, we practiced this skill by playing a game called "Build It." The students used primary number cards as a way to recognize a number and then build the number with the matching amount of buttons. Everyone enjoyed playing and they were all winners! We also used Inventory Bags as a counting lesson and a way to find out how many items we have in our classroom. The students received a bag of items, in which they were asked to count and represent how many objects they had in their bag. The students loved the "mystery" of what would be found in their bag and did an excellent job counting and recording their inventory.
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