1. The Fish Tale
Content:
This chapter introduces mathematical concepts through a story about fish,
including the use of numbers in real life situations like measurements and
distance.
Objective:
To help students understand the application of basic arithmetic and estimation
in everyday contexts.
2. Shapes and Angles
Content:
Students explore different geometric shapes and angles, learning to identify
and measure angles using simple tools.
Objective:
To develop spatial awareness and an understanding of basic geometry.
3. How Many Squares
Content:
Focuses on calculating areas using square units, through practical exercises
involving tiling and covering surfaces.
Objective:
To introduce the concept of area and how it can be measured using grids and
squares.
4. Parts and Wholes
Content:
This chapter delves into fractions, teaching how to identify, represent, and
compare parts of a whole.
Objective:
To build a foundation in fractions and their use in representing parts of
objects or quantities.
5. Does it Look the
Same?
Content:
Explores symmetry, including reflections and patterns, helping students
understand concepts of balance in shapes.
Objective:
To foster an understanding of symmetry and its application in design and nature.
6. Be My Multiple,
I’ll be Your Factor
Content:
Introduces the concept of multiples and factors, explaining how numbers relate
to each other through division and multiplication.
Objective:
To develop number sense by recognizing patterns in multiplication and division.
7. Can You See the
Pattern?
Content:
This chapter focuses on identifying patterns in numbers and shapes, encouraging
logical reasoning.
Objective:
To enhance problem solving skills by recognizing and extending patterns.
8. Mapping Your Way
Content:
Introduces the concept of maps and scales, helping students understand
distances and directions in real life scenarios.
Objective:
To build skills in interpreting maps and understanding spatial relationships.
9. Boxes and Sketches
Content:
Focuses on three dimensional objects and how they can be represented using
sketches and nets.
Objective:
To improve spatial visualization and understand 3D shapes and their 2D
representations.
10. Tenths and
Hundredths
Content:
Introduces decimals as an extension of fractions, helping students understand
the place value system in decimals.
Objective:
To strengthen the concept of decimal numbers and their usage in measuring small
quantities.
11. Area and its
Boundary
Content:
Covers the calculation of area and perimeter of different shapes using standard
units.
Objective:
To understand how to measure the boundary and surface area of objects.
12. Smart Charts
Content:
Students learn to represent data visually using bar graphs, pie charts, and
tables.
Objective:
To develop skills in data interpretation and presentation using graphs and
charts.
13. Ways to Multiply
and Divide
Content:
Focuses on various strategies for multiplication and division, including mental
math techniques.
Objective:
To enhance fluency in basic arithmetic operations through diverse methods.
14. How Big? How
Heavy?
Content:
This chapter teaches students how to estimate and measure length, weight, and
volume using standard units.
Objective:
To provide practical knowledge of measurement in everyday contexts, using
standard units.