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Lori Price Teacher on Assignment for Elementary Mathematics pricel@stjohns.k12.fl.us (904) 547-3994 It is our goal that your child leave elementary school proficient and confident in his/her ability to think and reason mathematically, to communicate and represent his/her mathematical thinking, and to productively solve problems.  Our math curriculum is based on Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the Common Core State Standards.  The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics form the foundation for kindergarten mathematics, and Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards are taught and assessed in Grades 1 – 5. enVision Math and Investigations are the adopted math textbooks for Grades K – 5.  Both can be accessed online at Pearson Success Net https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp .  Your child can access his/her online textbook as well as virtual manipulatives and other digital resources on this website.  Be sure to request password information from your child’s teacher at the beginning of each school year. To assist your child at home with mathematics, try some of these strategies.         Ask your child to: Draw a picture or diagram Reread the problems and restate it in your own words Use a manipulative—everyday objects such as paper clips, toothpicks, pennies, etc. Think of a similar problem Cross out any unnecessary information Keep a math journal to record thoughts and work while tackling challenging math Conversation Starters: When a problem is hard, I………….. The strategy I’m confused about………… The most important thing I learned today is………… Something useful I learned today is………….. Questions I asked today were……………………….. The easiest/hardest part of the problem is…….. Your home is a great place to begin to explore and "talk"mathematics with your child. Incorporating math activities and language into familiar daily routines will show your child how math works in everyday life. Play board games, solve puzzles, and ponder brain teasers with your child. Your child will enjoy these kinds of activities while enhancing his/ her mathematical thinking. Point out the mathematics involved, and have your child discuss the strategies he /she used. For more tips on helping your child succeed in mathematics, visit the National Councilof Teachers of Mathematics at http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=2147483781.