Math Expressions
With the implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards, the Two Rivers School District recently adopted the Math Expressions resources for Grades K-5. Math Expressions is a comprehensive, standards-based K-5 mathematics resource that offers a balanced approach to teaching and learning mathematics. Math Expressions uses manipulatives, visual models, conceptual language, and real-world situations to help students build deep mathematical understanding.
What does Math Expressions look like in the classroom?
Structures of the Program:
Quick Practice - Involves whole-class responses or individual partner practice and is frequently led by student leaders.
Student Leaders - Teachers facilitate students' growth by helping all students take on leadership roles with structured practice activities.
Building Concepts - Objects, drawings, conceptual language, and real-world situations strengthen mathematical ideas and understanding.
Math Talk - Students explain thinking using drawings that support understandings and promote meanings.
Helping Community - A classroom in which everyone is both a teacher and a learner to enhance mathematical understanding, competence, and confidence.
Math Expressions Parent Information
Click on the grade level links below for more in-depth information on how you can support your child at home.
Unit Overviews |
Summaries of each unit in Math Expressions. |
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Research & Background |
Summaries of the research used in writing each unit as well as the mathematical background for the units. These can be a great resource to see how individual units build upon instruction from previous units and prior grade levels. |
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Family Letters |
At the beginning of each unit and in the middle of longer units, there is a Family Letter that explains the concepts being taught. These letters can be used as a point of reference when helping students with their homework. |
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Homework & Remembering |
Answers to the Homework & Remembering pages. The password for this page is your Principal's last name. |
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eGlossary |
An online glossary of vocabulary used within the Math Expressions program. The glossary includes audio, graphics, and animation. |
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eManipulatives |
Online manipulatives which are similar to the hands-on activities done in class - base ten blocks, counters, number lines, etc. These can be used by students as they complete their homework. |
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Accessible Algorithms |
Explains the algorithms (computational procedures) that students will learn for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. |
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Math Expressions Videos |
These videos are provided by the publisher and are intended for teachers as professional development on the routines in Math Expressions and the mathematics to be taught. From a parent perspective, these videos provide insight on the ways that students are solving problems, what is being taught in the classroom, and how it is being taught. |
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