Module 10- Math K A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, your learner will explore and describe measurable attributes of objects, including length, height, weight, temperature, and volume. They will compare objects using terms such as bigger, smaller, more, or less, and identify similarities and differences between shapes like squares and rectangles. Learners will practice spotting items that are different and sorting objects based on shape and size. These activities help strengthen observation, comparison, and descriptive skills while building a strong foundation in early math and science concepts through hands-on, everyday experiences.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	Basic Measures	colored pencils or crayons;
2	Compare Squares and Rectangles	None
3	Which Is Different?	colored pencils or crayons;
4	Smaller or Bigger	scissors glue
5	Module 10 Wrap Up	scissors;

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	Basic Measures	Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length, height, temperature, and weight.
2	Compare Squares and Rectangles	Compare squares and rectangles.
3	Which Is Different?	Circle any item that is different. Compare objects with a measurable attribute in common.
4	Smaller or Bigger	Compare objects using the terms bigger and smaller.
5	Module 10 Wrap Up

Module Key Words:

Key Words
length height weight temperature volume square rectangle different measurable attribute compare bigger smaller

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	Basic Measures	6	Assignment: Measuring Tools
2	Compare Squares and Rectangles	5	Assignment: Compare the Shapes
3	Which Is Different?	6	Assignment: Which Is Different
4	Smaller or Bigger	5	Assignment: Smaller or Bigger
5	Module 10 Wrap Up	5	Assignment: Module 10 Wrap Up

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	Basic Measures	You can help your learner describe measurable attributes by exploring everyday objects around the home. Encourage your learner to notice and talk about features such as how long or tall something is, how heavy it feels, or whether it is hot or cold. Use household items like books, cups, or toys to practice measuring, comparing, and describing these attributes. Ask questions like, “Which is longer?” or “Which feels heavier?” to guide observation and discussion. These activities strengthen your learner’s ability to observe, describe, and compare objects, building foundational math and science skills.
2	Compare Squares and Rectangles	You can support your learner in comparing squares and rectangles by exploring shapes in everyday objects. Encourage your learner to look at items around the house, such as windows, books, or tiles, and identify whether each is a square or a rectangle. Ask them to describe and compare the shapes by discussing the number of sides, the length of sides, and the angles. Using drawing, blocks, or cut-out shapes, have your learner sort squares and rectangles and explain how they are similar and different. These activities help learners recognize geometric attributes and develop reasoning and observation skills.
3	Which Is Different?	You can help your learner practice identifying differences and comparing objects through everyday activities. Present a small group of items, such as toys, blocks, or utensils, and ask your learner to “circle” or point to the item that is different from the others, explaining why it stands out. Then, encourage your learner to compare two objects that share a measurable attribute, such as length, height, or weight, and determine which one has more, less, or the same. These hands-on activities build observation, critical thinking, and early math skills while helping your learner notice similarities and differences in their environment.
4	Smaller or Bigger	You can help your learner compare objects by using the terms bigger and smaller in everyday situations. Provide pairs of items, such as cups, toys, or books, and ask your learner to identify which is bigger and which is smaller. Encourage them to explain their reasoning and look at different attributes, such as height, length, or volume. Turning this into a game—like arranging objects from biggest to smallest—makes learning interactive and fun. These activities strengthen observation, comparison, and early math skills while helping your learner understand size relationships.
5	Module 10 Wrap Up	You can help your learner identify and describe objects by exploring everyday items around the home. Encourage your learner to notice the shape and size of objects, such as whether a toy is round or square, big or small. Guide them to describe objects using measurable attributes like length, weight, temperature, and volume by asking questions such as, “Which is longer?” “Which feels heavier?” or “Which is colder?” Using household items, toys, or kitchen tools, your learner can practice sorting, comparing, and describing, which strengthens observation, critical thinking, and early math and science skills.

Guiding Questions

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
Basic Measures	What tools do you use to measure things? How do you measure length?
Compare Squares and Rectangles	How are squares and rectangles alike? How are they different?
Which Is Different?	How can you tell the object that is different in a group?
Smaller or Bigger	How can you tell if something is big or small?
Module 10 Wrap Up	What are the different ways you can describe objects?

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

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

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing