Author: Alanna

What math concept is involved in our game?
The math concept we included in our game is subtraction. Subtraction is one of the four basic arithmetic operations.
Why is subtraction relevant to your child’s life?
Knowing how to subtract is a basic mathematical skill that will always be part of your child’s life. A child must know how to subtract before they can learn more advanced mathematical concepts.

Activities on subtraction for you and your child to check out!
Online fun:
1. Make the correct answer using fridge magnets, and print off your very own worksheets!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/addsubtract/mental/game.shtml
2. Want a website that is beneficial for you as a caregiver and your child? Then this is it; a mixture of games and a parents’ section.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/numbers/ch2.shtml
3. Are you someone that is intrigued by puzzles? Well this site allows you to solve the subtraction problems and everyone you get right you uncover a square of a picture. Come try it!
http://www.aplusmath.com/games/picture/SubPicture.html

Math Day 2008
Alton B. Parker Elementary

1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade

Gone Fishing

Lisa Allore
Su Griffin
Traci O’Sullivan
Veronica Pasquale

What is the purpose of our activity?
The purpose of our activity is to introduce a fun and interactive way to practice basic subtraction skills. We will ask the children basic subtraction questions, as well as including a few short word problems. When the children know the answer to our question they will “go fishing” in our pond until they find the correct answer. For example: 7 – 2 = ___. The student will look for the fish with the number 5 on it (the answer).

New York State Math Standard: The New York State standard for this topic that best applies to our game is 2.N.16. The standard reads: Students will use a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems using one and two-digit numbers with and without regrouping.
Performance indicator: Number Sense and Operations Strand
Sample questions from the New York State math test:
1. Students in Sophie’s class made 721 paper flowers. They gave 413 paper flowers to another class. How many paper flowers did Sophie’s class have left?
a. 208
b. 308
c. 312
d. 318
2. Jorge swims 6 laps in the pool. Rachel swims 2 laps. How many more laps did Jorge swim than Rachel?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8