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Math Centers across the Curriculum
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by Marjorie Dodrill, Folsom Cordova USD
ComMuniCator, 1996, 21 (1), 39-40.
Strands: Number, Patterns
Skills: Arithmetic operations, creating patterns, measuring and
comparing
Grades: K-3
Materials: Unifix cubes, scales, pattern blocks, pattern block
patterns, two-colored beans, jewels, crayons, pencils, rulers, tangrams
Directions:
Occasionally,
for math center time, I will prepare a package of math recording pages
and put them together into a booklet form for students to use. I will
then demonstrate or model what to record on each page, so that the
children understand what the expectations will be.
Depending on
the size of the project, the children may be given two to three days to
complete their booklet. Sometimes, the children are given two blocks of
time each day to work on their booklet. Once in a while we will have a
math day when the children are given a day to do their projects and, at
the completion of the projects, they can go to free choice time.
The
children enjoy the independence of the project and the opportunity to
choose where to begin, since they can complete the pages in any order.
If a table is full, they must go where there is room to work.
A Sample Booklet
The following is just one example of a booklet project. It is a booklet of recording pages which are related to the number 6:
Page 1: Create unifix cube sums for the number 6. Each child draws pictures of the various combinations.
Page 2: Create bean combinations for the number 6. Each child draws pictures of the various combinations.
Page 3: Create jewel combinations for the number 6. Each child draws pictures of the various combinations.
Page 4: (Art) Drawing of the number 6 which child turns into an animal.
Page
5: (Music) Create a rhythmic pattern with 6 beats. Use symbols to
represent the pattern. Share with the class when all have completed
their projects.
Page 6: Create a pattern using 6 pattern
blocks. Glue shapes on the recording sheet, using Ellison Die cuts if
available; or draw the shapes, using pattern block patterns.
Page
7: (Science) Compare the size and weight of 6 science objects. First
grade could use rocks, kindergarten could measure leaves, etc.
Page 8: Practice writing the number 6.
Page 9: Write the word "six" six times.
Page 10: Create a design or picture with 6 tangram shapes.
Variations:
The contents (as well as the number of pages) of a recording booklet can vary, depending on what the class is studying.
The selection of activities could be used to provide an informal assessment of students.
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