Friday, April 12, 2013

Betcha! Math Start Level 3

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Title: Betcha! Math Start Level 3

Author: Stuart J. Murphy Illustrated: S. D. Schindler,
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 2-4 
Common Core Mathematics Standards Addressed:
CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.C.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.1
Summary: 
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Summary: Two friends play a guessing game and discover  a rewarding experience.  They enter a contest and win two free tickets to an All-Star Game all because of their estimating skills. They both used different strategies to guess how many people are riding their bus, the cost of a bunch of toys, and how many jelly beans fill a jar.

Rating: ***** I highly recommend this book as it stresses the importance of estimation.  The story provides a connection to real-life mathematical experiences.

Classroom IdeasThis book can be used with several mathematical topics such as, addition, multiplication, and estimation. Students can discuss real life occurrences such as :ordering pizza to feed a number of people, how many tasks they can complete before going to basketball practice or music lessons. Students could also come up with their own idea of estimating problems.

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