The Math Path

Patrice Marshall
Kindergarten Mathematics

Common Core Standards:

OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING
K.OA.1 Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds such as
claps, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations. Drawings need not show details but
should show the mathematics in the problem. (This applies wherever drawings are mentioned in the
Standards.)
K.OA.2 Solve addition and subtraction problems (written or oral) and add and subtract within 10 by using
objects or drawings to represent the problem.
K.OA.4 For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number, e.g., by
using objects or drawings, and record the answer with a drawing or, when appropriate, an equation.
K.OA.5 Fluently add and subtract within 5
MEASUREMENT AND DATA
K.MD.3 Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the
categories by count. The number of objects in each category should be less than or equal to ten. Counting and
sorting coins should be limited to pennies.

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Mathematics/MATH-Standards-Kindergarten.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

Lesson Summary:

For this lesson, the students will be able to understand the concept of how basic word problems include simple
math. There will be many worksheet activities for the students to be able practice on. The purpose if the lesson
is to start to prepare the kids for real life word problems as well as strength their simple math skills.

Estimated Duration:

I plan to have this lesson covered in a week time period (5 days) and I would like to spend about 45 mins of
class time on it each day. The students will practice each math skill (only addition and subtraction) for two
days and then on the fifth day they will have all their math skills mixed up and be expected to complete the
final assignment.
Commentary: I think that being able to recognize the different types of math skills within the word problems
will be the biggest challenge for my students. I plan on hooking my students hooked into the lesson by
providing incentives such as rewards for their hard work once the lesson is over. For the students who do very
well on their last assignment they will also receive something big for doing well.

Instructional Procedures:
Day 1:
For the first 10 minutes, as a class, they will be given a pre-assessment with addition and subtraction questions.
This test is not for a grade, so they are able to leave some answers blank. I will then talk about what we are
going to be doing the next 4 days for about 10 mins. Since this is the introductory/addition day, I will show
them what they will be focusing on. For the next 10 minutes, the students will be in random groups and given a
worksheet on just addition that they will have to complete as a group by table. Then for the next 10 minutes as
a class, we will go over the answers to the worksheet. The finally, for the last 5 minutes of class the students
will have a mini pop quiz only over addition with 5 questions that may be completed with one partner if
wanted.

Day 2:
For the first 20 minutes of class we will review how the day before went as well as talk about what we will be
doing on this day. We will also go over the answers to the mini pop quiz after they are passed back with a
grade on them. For the next 10 mins the students will work independently on an addition worksheet. We will
review the answers and see how everyone did within the next 10 mins. In the last 5 minutes of class there will
be another pop quiz, but it must be done completely on their own.
Day 3:
For the first 5 mins of class we will go over the answers to the pop quiz taken the day before. For the next 10
mins I will show them what subtraction is all about. Then with different groups from a couple days ago, they
will have a subtraction worksheet to work on for 20 mins. We will then go over those answers for 5 mins,
leaving the last 5 mins of class for a pop quiz which may be taken with a partner.
Day 4:
For the first 10 minutes of class we will review the subtraction pop quiz taken the day before. Then the
students will have 15 minutes to complete a subtraction worksheet all on their own. After that 15 mins is up,
we will then spend 10 minutes going over the answers to prepare for the pop quiz. Next, they have 10 mins to
finish the pop quiz on their own before the period ends.
Day 5 (final day of lesson):
For the first 5 mins of class we will review the answers to the subtraction pop quiz. Then for the next 20 mins
the students may choose a partner to work on a worksheet that has both addition and subtraction problems.
Then we will review those answers within 5 minutes. For the remainder of the class the students will have their
post-assessment test which they will have 15 mins to complete.
Pre-Assessment:
For a pre assessment I plan to give the students a test. This test would include all the math skills combined. It
will be remarkably similar to the test that they take at the end of the lesson. This test would not be taken for a
grade it is more for me to see which math skills we need to take more time on. It will help me to see which
students understand the material and students who still need to get more comfortable with the material.
Scoring Guidelines:
I plan to create a spreadsheet with the student’s names and have the math skills listed (addition and
subtraction) I would then check mark which students understand which skill. This way the students do not feel
pressured when having to take the pre-assessment.

To see how my students are doing throughout the lesson I plan to have pop quizzes at the end of each mini
lesson. For example, if the students work on addition for the day at the end of the class, I will give them a mini
quiz with only addition problems. Overall, this will allow me to make sure my students are understanding the
material.
Post-Assessment:
For the post assessment, there will be a test in the form of an exam. This test will include the math skills that
they learned over the 5 days (addition and subtraction). This exam will be taken for a grade as well.

Scoring Guidelines:
For the post assessment there will be three questions per math skill (addition and subtraction). For
example, 3 addition questions and three subtraction questions. Define scoring criteria for the post-
assessment. The students get a grade and percentage as well.

Differentiated Instructional Support

For those students who get the hang of the material very easily and become ahead I would create maybe some
more complex addition and subtraction signs. I will allow those students to help their friends only if the other
student accepts help. I would not want the accelerated students to just do others work but instead maybe show
them what helps them complete the problem.
If some students are struggling it will just have to take practice. I would never rush them to learn so I would
have more worksheets for them to take home and maybe practice more on what they do not quite understand. I
will also make myself available before and after school kind of like tutoring sessions.

Extension
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This website is full of math games for kindergartners. It is immensely helpful for the students because with
math you just must keep practicing it until you get it down. It also intrigues the students because they are
games. Overall, this site would really help those who may be struggling and make it fun for the kids who
already have addition and subtraction down.

Homework Options and Home Connections

My students will not have homework that they have to complete at home. I would simply encourage the parent
to practice simple math with their child. This could be through flashcards or with pictures. For it to be more
technology based I would encourage the parents to let them play simple math games so that they just keep
getting more and more practice in.

Interdisciplinary Connections
Since my students will be focusing on addition and subtraction during this lesson, we could tie real world
problems into the math questions. For example, a question could look like “If Billy has 3 apples and his mom
gives him 2 more then how many apples does Billy have total?” This would allow them to practice reading and
comprehension as well as their math skills.

Materials and Resources:

For teachers Laptop or computer in the classroom, printer for the worksheets, pens for grading, and
a binder to keep graded work in.

For students Tablets and/or chrome books, and pencils/writing utensil.

Key Vocabulary
Math, addition, subtraction, and word problem

Additional Notes

I cannot wait for this to be a real deal soon!