Gr. K-1
Math PODS
Let’s Go Fishing
in PODS…
Let’s Go Fishing in PODS…
Small Group Instruction or PODS may be the answer to differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of all learners.
Earlier post: http://blogs.gssd.ca/smuir/?tag=math-pods
Debbie Diller has a great resource (K-3) . You can view her entire book on line.
http://www.stenhouse.com/emags/0793/pageflip.html
Starfall math More Star Fall
Outcomes addressed:
NK.5 Compare quantities, 0 to 10, using one-to-one correspondence.
a) Construct a set to show more than, fewer than, or as many objects as in a given set of
objects.
b) Compare two sets through direct comparison, and describe the relationship between the
sets using words such as: more, fewer, as many as, or the same number.
N1.8 Identify the number, up to 20, that is one more, two more, one less and two less than a
given number
N1.9 Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 20 and the
corresponding subtraction facts, concretely, pictorially, physically and symbolically by:
using familiar and mathematical language to describe additive and subtractive actions
from their experience
creating and solving problems in context that involve addition and subtraction
modeling addition and subtraction using a variety of concrete and visual representations,
and recording the process symbolically.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/Early-Years.html
Great for Kindergarten Fish Tank- “Same as” quantity Full Group before PODS
Get into Small Groups
POD#1 Spinner Game Using Concrete and Virtual- SMART Board
Recording Sheets
POD #2 Concrete Manipulatives
How do you know?
POD #3 with Teacher- Problem Solving Basic Build #
Various Levels:
#1 through questioning… concept of more/ less/and the same as
#2 Showing 10 in 2 parts- through questioning you can take to MANY different levels based on
outcomes
#3 Showing 12 in 2 parts- through questioning you can take to MANY different levels based on
outcomes
POD #4 Computers
http://hzsd.ca/Learningcenter/library/Math%20Resources/Kindergarten%20Math%20Websites
http://hzsd.ca/Learningcenter/library/Math%20Resources/Grade%201%20Math%20Websites
NK.5 Compare quantities, 0 to 10, using one-to-one correspondence.
a) Construct a set to show more than, fewer than, or as many objects as in a given set of
objects.
b) Compare two sets through direct comparison, and describe the relationship between the
sets using words such as: more, fewer, as many as, or the same number.
N1.8 Identify the number, up to 20, that is one more, two more, one less and two less than a
given number
N1.9 Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 20 and the
corresponding subtraction facts, concretely, pictorially, physically and symbolically by:
using familiar and mathematical language to describe additive and subtractive actions
from their experience
FYI for future PODs in Grade 1
PODS all based around the outcomes:
N1.10 Describe and use mental mathematics strategies (memorization not intended), such as counting on and
counting back, making 10, doubles to determine basic addition facts to 18 and related subtraction facts.
N1.9 Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 20 and the corresponding subtraction
facts, concretely, pictorially, physically, and symbolically by: from their experience, using familiar and
mathematical language to describe additive and subtractive actions, creating and solving problems in context that
involve addition and subtraction the process symbolically, modeling addition and subtraction using a variety of
concrete and visual representations, and recording.
Oral games to increase:
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Formal Mathematical Language
Mathematical Notation
Journal Writing- Paper Pencil Station
Smart Board- matching multiple representations
Voice Thread- voice recording / journal to solidify understanding of addition and subtraction
Power of Ten card games
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Salute
Face Off- Ten Up