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 * In DPS, we use the Everyday Math Program . If your family has been attending DPS schools, your student(s) have been using Everyday Math for a while!**
 * [|Click here for the Everyday Math Website.] DPS also has a resource site for parents: [|DPS Math Parent Page]**


 * [|Chapter 6 Family Letter]**

1. Number Sense- Develop number sense and use numbers and number relationships in problem solving situations and communicate reasoning used in solving these problems. ** *Whole numbers, dollar/cent combinations, equivalent names for numbers, order numbers, place value **
 * Strands: **
 * There are 6 strands in our math program. There are also 6 math standards on the DPS Standards Based Progress Report. They are:**

2. Algebraic Thinking- Use algebraic methods to explore, model, and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, shapes, data, and graphs in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used. ** *Number patterns, Associative Property, missing numbers **

3. Data & Probability- Use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in these problems. ** *Probability, graphing, interpretation of **

4. Geometry- Use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems. ** *Angles, rotations, 3D shapes **

5. Measurement- Use a variety of tools and techniques to measure, apply the results in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems. ** *Time (digital/analog), area/perimeter, measure with inches/centimeters **

6. Computation- Link concepts and procedures as they develop and use computational techniques, including estimation, mental arithmetic, paper-and-pencil, calculators, and computers, in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems. ** *Add/subtract multidigit numbers with/without regrouping, calculate money amounts, add/subract money amounts, estimate amounts, demonstrate automaticity with basic math facts, write and solve number stories/number models.

Assessment: Students will be assessed on any of the 6 of these strands daily (in multiple modalities) and during chapter tests. I use this data to inform instruction, differentiate instruction, form groups, and report progress. I will be sending a letter home about how I record these assessments and hopefully attaching it to this page. I welcome any and all questions about this process! Children will be assessed on the progress they are making toward each of the 6 3rd grade math standards, rather than as a percentage of all standards together.

Homework: Part of the Everyday Math Program includes going over the homework from the previous night/previous lesson. To make this a valuable tool for teaching and learning for students, I will be sending the Everyday Math homework home daily and NOT in a packet. This is probably different from previous years but I feel this will be a success. It will help answer questions students have as quickly as possible and confirm they are making progress when they work at home.

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