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    The idea of this lesson is to prepare students for more complex math ideas later on. I struggled with Calculus in college because I viewed mathematical concepts as separate and independent of one another. When I began teaching I realized mathematical concepts were interrelated and interconnected. I have taught addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to first graders by helping them to discover the relationship among the operations. Teachers must help students discover those connections, then math will be seen as more interesting, fun, and meaningful.
Curricular Area: Math

Grade Level: Second Grade

Goals: This MathQuest is designed to engage students in cooperative problem        
        solving. They learn about mathematical relationships such as,
        addition to subtraction, and multiplication to division.  Students can
        see there is an inverse relationship between the operations. It  
        foreshadows some concepts that will be introduced later on.

Interdisciplinary:   Teaching across the curriculum allows students to  
                   integrate their knowledge. It provides learning
                   opportunities for them to apply what they know in
                   meaningful ways. Other subject areas addressed are listed  
                   below based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills      
                   (TEKS)

Puzzle
vocabulary
spelling
alphabetize
electronic
references/resources
Solving Equations
problem solving
math relationships
algebraic connections
skip counting
patterns
common multiples
geometry  pattern blocks
role of operands  (+, - x / )
critical thinking
concrete experience
Categorize/Sort Written Equations
patterns
attributes
mathematical relationship
operations
decision making
Create Chart/Table
integrating technology (spreadsheet)
record - observations
Digital Illustration
integrate technology (paint)
demonstrate understanding
Compare/Contrast Operations { (+, -); (x, /) } - paper
relationship between math/writing
composing
grammar
editing
analyzing
Produce Computer Generated  Product (Compare/Contrast Paper)
integrate technology (word processing)




Prerequisites:  Concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,  
               relationships, patterns, skip counting, and some exposure to
               technology.

Length of Lesson:  3 -  4 weeks

Materials: pattern blocks, index cards, paper, and pencil


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July 2002