5 Strands of Math

Number Sense and Numeration
5 ways to represent a number.

For example: # 16 can be represented using:
A Model: such as base ten blocks
Numerals: 16
Numerals in expanded form: 10+6
Numerals and words: 1 ten and 6 ones
A number word: sixteen

Measurement
5 mathematical tools used for measuring
Telling time to the nearest 5 minutes
Measuring distance using kilometres
Identifying temperature benchmarks
Measuring perimeter and area
Measuring mass and capacity

Geometry and Spatial Sense
5 strands we’re learning about...
5 shape sorting rules: roll, slide, corners, round, stack
Identifying & comparing right angles
Classifying 2 & 3-D shapes by geometric properties
Naming prisms and pyramids
Identifying congruent shapes

Patterning and Algebra
5 ways to recognize, extend, and create patterns
Create, extend, and compare patterns
Finding patterns in the 100 Chart
Using a T-chart to represent & extend patterns
Describing a pattern using math language
Display models of repeating patterns on charts

Data Management and Probability
5 ways to collect, sort/organize and record data
Venn Diagrams
Tally Chart
Pictographs
Bar Graphs
Circle Graphs

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