Day 1: Number and Operations in Base Ten
- Introduction to place value
- Understanding the value of digits in a number
- Using algorithms to add and subtract multi-digit numbers
- Practice problems on place value and algorithms
Day 2: Number and Operations - Fractions
- Introduction to fractions and their representation
- Understanding equivalent fractions
- Comparing and ordering fractions
- Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
- Practice problems on fractions
Day 3: Measurement and Data
- Introduction to units of measurement (length, weight, time, volume, temperature)
- Reading and interpreting graphs and tables
- Collecting and organizing data
- Understanding mean, median, and mode
- Practice problems on data analysis
Day 4: Geometry
- Introduction to shape properties (lines, angles, polygons, circles)
- Understanding symmetry and transformations (translation, rotation, reflection)
- Identifying congruent and similar shapes
- Practice problems on geometry
Day 5: Algebraic Thinking
- Introduction to algebraic expressions and equations
- Understanding variables and constants
- Solving equations with one variable
- Understanding inverse operations (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division)
- Practice problems on algebraic thinking
By the end of this 5-day skills lesson plan, students will have covered the main topics and concepts of the NYS Math MAPS Growth Assessment. They will have had ample opportunities to practice their skills through a variety of problems and exercises, helping to build their confidence and understanding of the material.