Math Minutes
February 2015
This math newsletter has been shared with you to provide helpful information, announcements, and fun math activities.
Parent Guide to Common Core Math
The Connecticut State Department of Education has provided a flyer that introduces families to the Common Core Standards. You can find a copy of that flyer here:
http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CCSS_Intro_for_Families.pdf
http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CCSS_Intro_for_Families.pdf
Helpful Resources
Ahhhh! Is the Common Core causing a bit of frustration in your household? If so, here are a few resources that parents can access that may ease some worries and confusions.
LearnZillion https://learnzillion.com/
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Math Fun!
The California Math Council (CMC) has a section of its website devoted to helping parents and guardians promote mathematics at home. Click here to read a great article how to make math a part of your family.
The CMC website has many more ideas and articles to explore. Take a moment and see what else they have to offer...
http://cmc-math.org/for-families/
The CMC website has many more ideas and articles to explore. Take a moment and see what else they have to offer...
http://cmc-math.org/for-families/
Click here to view a fabulous website produced by NBC News Education Nations and sponsored by Pearson. This website is committed to the healthy development of every child. The website is described as a "... toolkit [that] will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage."
Mrs. Tara Heikkila
I am the Math Specialist for Grade 3/4 at John Lyman Elementary and for Grades 5 & 6 at Memorial Middle School.
Email: theikkila@rsd13.org
Website: heikkilamath.weebly.com
Phone:
Twitter: @teheikkila