Integrating Math
“Blazing New
Trails”
Author:
Peg McCartney, Deb Guzzo, Peg Gannon
Grade
Level: Grade One
Overview: Students will develop basic skills, numerical understanding, abstract
reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving skills through an eclectic
approach to math. Hand-on
activities from both commercial and teacher generated materials are used and
will support and enhance the new Trailblazers series spiral reinforcement of skills.
Connection
to NYS Learning Standards: ELA: Standard 1 Language for Information
and
Understanding, Standard 4 Language
for Social Interaction, MST: Standard 3
Mathematics
Connection
to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Lifelong Learner,
Effective Communicator, Responsible Citizen.