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The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
K, 1, 2

How Many Berries Did I Eat?

In How Many Berries Did I Eat?, students are given information about how many berries were on each of the two bushes and how many are left on the bushes after berries were eaten. They are then asked which berries were eaten more of -- raspberries or blueberries. The key concept is subtraction. 

This task includes:

  • Problem
  • Answer Check
  • Sample Solution

Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
K, 1, 2

She Counts Seashells

She Counts Seashells gives students a chance to practice what they know about multiples in a context that gives meaning to them.

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Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
K, 1, 2

Sweet Dreams

In Sweet Dreams students will problem solve counting by 5s, using the concept of average, and the days of the week.

This task includes:

Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
K, 1, 2

The Eagle and the Bear

In The Eagle and the Bear students are asked to figure out how many fish the eagle has to catch to tie the bear in their fishing contest. The key concept is equivalency.

This task includes:

  • Problem 
  • Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
  • Primary Rubric 
  • Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.

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