Math 1: Module 3 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will compare two items by length and use the terms lighter and heavier to compare weight. They will add two numbers and identify two numbers that have a specific sum. Students will make a selection based on observation of clues. They will learn about counting up and down and skip counting by 2.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	Comparing Length	pen or pencil;
2	Adding Two Numbers	pen or pencil scissors glue
3	Compare Weights	pen or pencil;
4	Logic Puzzles	pen or pencil;
5	Count It!	pen or pencil;

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	Comparing Length	Compare two items by length. Compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.
2	Adding Two Numbers	Add two numbers. Identify two numbers that have a specific sum.
3	Compare Weights	Use the terms lighter and heavier to compare weight.
4	Logic Puzzles	Make a selection based on observation of clues.
5	Count It!	Counting up and down. Skip count by 2.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
longer shorter add two numbers count on weight lighter heavier pounds clues eliminate counting up and down skip count by 2

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	Comparing Length	6	Comparing Length Assignment
2	Adding Two Numbers	7	Adding 2 Numbers Assignment
3	Compare Weights	5	Comparing Weights Assignment
4	Logic Puzzles	5	Match the Puppy and Owner Assignment
5	Count It!	5	Missing Numbers Assignment

Learning Coach Notes:

None

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title	Question
Comparing Length	How can you tell if an object is longer than another?
Adding Two Numbers	How do you add 2 numbers together?
Compare Weights	How do we compare weight?
Logic Puzzles	What are some ways that you solve puzzles?
Count It!	How can you tell if a number is missing from a sequence of numbers?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title	Video	Question
Comparing Length	Comparing Lengths	What tool can you use to measure length?
Adding Two Numbers	Adding Two Numbers	What does it mean to add?
Compare Weights	Comparing Weights	What is weight? What tool can you use to measure weight?
Logic Puzzles	Scavenger Hunt	What was the object in the front yard that met the clues? What was the object Destiny's friends left for her in the living room? What was left for Destiny in the bedroom? Where is Destiny meeting her friends?
Count It!	Missing Numbers	How can you tell which number is missing?

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

What is the main idea?
What are three things new you learned?
How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

#	Book	Author	Lexile Level
1	Longer or Shorter?	Gloria Chen
2	Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant	Ann McCallum	560L
3	Domino Addition	Lynette Long	AD660L
4	Is It Heavy or Light?	Sheila Rivera
5	Missing Math: A Number Mystery	Loreen Leedy	550L

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

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