June+Mapping+Session,+K-4

The Math Mapping Cabinet met on June 15 to develop Essential Questions for K-4 maps. They are still in rough draft form, but ready to be shared:

What is a pattern? Where in the real world would I find patterns? //Are patterns important in the world today?// What does a number mean? How are numbers used? Why do we count things? //Where do we see numbers in the real world? Why do we count in different ways? Why is measurement important in our world?// What is measuring? Why is data useful? How do we collect data? What shapes do you see around you? How do shapes change our world? //How are shapes used in our world?//
 * Kindergarten:**

//Are patterns important to our world?// How can we use or test our predictions? How can we use patterns to help us make decisions? How is an equation like a balance scale? How do numbers help people communicate? //Where do we see numbers in the real world? How does counting in different ways (2's, 5's, and 10's) help us in math?// How are addition and subtraction related to each other? Why is it important to know whether to add or subtract? //Why is measurement important in our world?// Why have standard units of measure? How does measurement help us? //How are shapes used in our natural (nature) and man-made worlds?// Why is geometry important? What would life be like without straight lines? Do we need money? When is estimation more appropriate than finding the real answer? //Why do we count in different ways?//
 * Grade 1:**

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