1. Second Grade Metro Charter Elementary School October 14, 2015

2. Family Math Morning Goals  To strengthen the mathematical aptitudes of students through the power of family interaction.  Parents have the opportunity to practice math skills together.  Helps children develop math skills, and more importantly, a love for math through fun activities.

3. Common Core: 6 Shifts in Mathematics  Focus: learn more about fewer, key topics (The process is more important than the product)  Coherence: build skills within and across grades  Fluency: develop speed and accuracy  Deep Understanding: really know it, really do it  Applications: use it in the real world  Dual Intensity: think fast AND solve problems

4. Swun Math www.swunmath.com View Homework and Lesson online Click on the Student tab Click on Resources

5. Parent Tips for Helping with Math Homework  Regularly scheduled time for homework  Talk about experiences at school.  Quiet environment to work  Be positive  Help your child explain what is being asked  Have your child "tell a story" that illustrates the problem  Encouraging your child to ask questions, solve problems, and to explain his/her solutions – offer guidance, NOT solutions

6. Help Your Child See How Mathematics is a Part of Daily Life  Parents can help influence their student's math skills. You probably don’t realize it, but whenever you: - sort objects - read maps or schedules -compare prices - figure out cooking time -make change - use a calculator or calendar -Measure ingredients while cooking - Count change out of your pocket

7. Help Your Child See How Mathematics is a Part of Daily Life  Make your child aware of when and how to use math.  Talk through activities with your child and encourage him/her to take part in them.  Think out loud, make estimates, check them, correct mistakes, and try more than one way to solve a problem.  Provide important experiences in mathematical thinking.  Guide towards answers

8. Sample Common Core Grade 2 Questions http://swunvideos.s3.amazonaws.com/ccss_les sons/G2%20U2%20L10%20SJ.pdf http://swunvideos.s3.amazonaws.com/ccss_les sons/G2%20U2%20L2%20SJ.pdf

9. Games You Can Play at Home! Flashcards (freeprintableflashcards.com) Roll dice (add, subtract) Homemade manipulatives (pasta, beads) Coolmathgames.com