Author: Labman

What other things will help me with Mathematics?

SUNY Cortland

Visiting mathematically savvy websites such as www.playkidsgames.com/games/mathfact/default.html or www.funbrain.com/math can really help to improve a students mathematic abilities. Also, playing “math games” are both a zestful and entertaining way to practice math. Two games that we recommend are “Break My Eggs” and “What’s Your Number?” In “Break My Eggs,” your student will write various numbers on the bottom of an empty egg carton. They will then pick the function that they want to practice (addition, subtraction, etc.) Then, place two marbles in the egg carton. Shake it up and perform the selected function using those numbers. (For example, if a student is practicing addition, they would add the two numbers that the marbles landed in.)

Parker School

Math Day 2008!!

Math Day 2008 at Parker School

Mathematics With Balloons!

Samantha McKenzie and Haley Gottlieb

What is “Math With Balloons?”

In “Math With Balloons,” four basic functions of Mathematics will be exorcised: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In this fun activity, we will use these four basic functions (in the order listed above) as “levels” of friendly competition. Students will be asked to place themselves in groups of two, and each group will be asked to pick and pop four balloons. Inside the balloons, the student will find five math problems that they will asked to solve. The group that completes all of the levels first will win a prize!!

What is the purpose of this brochure?
The purpose of this brochure is to inform the parents/ guardians of the student about the activities preformed and the skills practiced today. This brochure provides both a recount of some of the fun and exciting activities that your child has been doing, as well as an efficient and amusing way to practice math skills at home!
How will this help my child?
Fun with balloons aligns with performance indicator 6.PS.10 of the New York State Learning Standards. Strand 6.PS.10 states that students will be able to “work in collaboration with others to solve problems.” The New York State Learning Standards are a guide for teachers as to what the student is required to know for testing, as well as for future scholastic success and mathematic strength alike.
A sample assessment question that would align with this standard, and be on the New York State math test, would be “Sam and Jenna have been saving pennies and Jenna has 151 pennies do Sam and Jenna have together?” A. 81 B. 383 C. 181 D. 393. (The correct answer is B.)
This Assessment question also aligns with some of the math websites and activities that we have suggested on the back to strengthen math skills. The question is related to the games because they all use the basic math skill of addition. Using addition in games and other real life situations (or anything outside the classroom) can give your student an entirely new view on mathematics and strengthen their skills tremendously.