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March 9, 2014 by: Jennifer

Common Core Math Question of the Day

 Common Core Math Question of the Day

Common Core Math Question of the Day: As most of you know, I do a Question of the Day {here} with my kids…I did it last year in Kindergarten {seen here} with the Math Version {HERE}

I went back to my first grade version this year. My kids love it as part of their morning routine…especially my EL kiddos.  We do different things with the data, sometimes we graph it.  Other times we write about it or survey friends, you get the idea.  I am pretty flexible and change up what I do.

With our new math standards, I was thinking about how best to integrate parts of them into our morning routine.   A few months ago I had to give the PNOA (Primary Number and Operations Assessment) to my kids and was surprised by the way in which it presented problems to my kids.

 

At the beginning of the year, I started doing what you see below (and still do sometimes)…you can see it in the background to the leprechaun directed drawing freebie I shared yesterday {here}.  My kids LOVE it for some reason.   I will just write an equation (usually greater/less than or true/false) on the board.

I decided to make it more official and use my data board for it.  At this point, my kids are reading pretty well and my older data board Question of the Day for reading was in need of something “different.”  I like to keep them guessing!

We discuss where to start, how you have to solve each side (or occasionally just one side)….I have volunteers that show me what they do. If one side is 9+6 then we say that will put a “big, fat” (as we call it) 15 on top of it before moving on to the other side and seeing if we need to do it anything to it.
Here is my official pack….after using it for several weeks, I can say with all honesty that my kiddos love it.  They look forward to it every day!

Find it {here}

And a few printables are included too!

The way I use the data board is…

Kids move their magnetic number (numbers now included!) to the correct tin and then use their journals to record, solve, draw, and write about their answer.
I have the spray painted and gift wrap covered pizza tins with magnetic titles, so I can change them up, depending upon the type of question.

I have this option on ribbon that I can quickly tack up if the answer isn’t something that works with the other…so then it says yes/no for them to record that they’ve answered it in their journals.  All the titles are included in the pack.

Every day my leader turns the chart on the wall to a new question which they answer in their journals.  The pages are simply slid into plastic sleeve protectors with a ring through them .

There are times when  I will have students get a small version and glue it into their journal to answer during transitions.  But I always have a volunteer share how they solved it, step by step.  And then we agree or disagree as a class.  If we disagree, we let them figure out the issue by talking to another volunteer.  With the true/false, I will sometimes ask them to make it true….like what could they do if it is false to make it a true statement.

My students know they have to answer the question in their math journal…
They are always supposed to answer with a picture and words explaining how they got their answer.  For some kids, it is as basic as just stating the obvious.  Other kids, they really get into the explanation.  The point is that they can connect math to words and explaining or defending their answers.

Now, of course you don’t have to have a data board.
You can use these as journal entries (which I do on occasion)

Every full page is also included as part of a 4 to a page option for journals or “quick solves” on the back during transitions.

I am not sure what their fascination is with gluing in first grade. Oh wait, yes, I do! It’s messy!

If you have already purchased this pack, go download it again if you need the student numbers to make your board…I added those this morning.  If you’d like a FREEBIE, click “preview” on my TPT product page {here} and you can get this page for journals:
Well I hope I haven’t totally confused you!  If you think you’d like to check out the pack, you can do so {here}
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It ends tonight.  Tonight, People!!!   I.C.A.N.N.O.T.W.A.I.T!
But until then…
I am loving the weather here in Alabama right now, so I am going to get outside and enjoy life (with my kids, including the newly 5 year old Maggie!)
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Comments

  1. Oceans of First Grade Fun says

    March 9, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    I love this! I love this! I love love love this! (in a sing songy voice). Such wonderful ideas! It is my goal to have a data board just like yours up in my room next school year 🙂 Thanks for the great post!

    Reply
  2. Kenzie says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I love this! I teach kindergarten and I am definitely going to start doing this!

    Reply
  3. Heather Shelton says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Love this. such an awesome idea. higgystyx@yahoo.com

    Reply
  4. P Bean says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this! I would definitely use this in my classroom!

    Reply
  5. jenniedub says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Oh I would definitely love this for my first grade students! 🙂 jenswilliams@hotmail.com

    Reply
  6. Becca says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    What a great idea. I will definitely try this out next year!

    Reply
  7. Marilea Fawcett says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I would love to teach in your building so I could pick your brain! lol! Great ideas!

    Reply
  8. Sandra Jude says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Fantastic! Would love to have this in my classroom! Such great activities! 🙂 slcj1230@gmail.com

    Reply
  9. Caroline Murphy says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    This is an awesome idea! This would really help my 1st graders by giving them the practice of constantly drawing and writing to explain their answers.

    Reply
  10. Lori L says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Such a great activity.. love how you are having them write and learn problem solving skills at such an early age. Will be adding this to my math routine for sure!

    Lori
    wrlean@aol.com

    Reply
  11. Sandy Contreras says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Loving every single thing!

    Sandy@ Elementary Expedition

    Reply
  12. Molly Wiard says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    I would love to add this to our calendar time. I have my kids use whiteboards during calendar and it is nice to have them have something to do while they are waiting for the pokey students to get their boards and markers and get ready for calendar. If I don't win, I will definitely be adding this to my wishlist! wiardmolly@yahoo.com

    Reply
  13. Lisa Marshall says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    This is awesome!!! My kids would love this. Lmarshall1389@gmail.com

    Reply
  14. Sarah Plum says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    This is SUCH a fabulous idea — and your data board is simply the cutest!

    sarahplumitallo@gmail.com

    Reply
  15. Josie Flores says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    This is great! Love all the great ideas! I would love to win.
    Josie Flores
    masterflores@juno.com

    Reply
  16. Brittany Matheison says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    These look awesome! I would love to have these for my daily "Math Message!" I LOVE your products, and my firsties do, too (especially your dice games which they play almost every day). Translation: PICK ME, PICK ME!

    -Brittany
    inspirelovelearn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    This is amazing. I love the thinking that is encouraged daily. I am not doing a great job with this…but it is our first year with CC, and I'm still just wading through everything. This would be very helpful. Lgnmill@comcast.net

    Reply
  18. Laura Scheunemann says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I can see so many ways to use your idea for Oceans of data… and I just love your math task cards. I've tried a doorway password before but it seemed to fizzle out. I think this would be an excellent way to bring it back!! 🙂 laura.scheunemann@wrps.net

    Reply
  19. Hardlyable Farm says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    I would LUV to win this packet. I have struggled with finding my groove in math this year blending common core, guided math groups, and EDM curriculum. I think this would be a great way to start off my morning work/math lesson. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I feel motivated and inspired to keep working on my math block instruction….Please pick me:):) aprilrfun@juno.com

    Reply
  20. I'mjustsayin says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    I LOVE this pack. Such a great way to strengthen math skills for first graders! It looks fun and challenging! Thanks for sharing!
    cjgeorge5@msn.com

    Reply
  21. Tammie says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    What a wonderful idea! I am a new first grade teacher. I have spent the last 12 years in kindergarten. In k we had math journals but they are not hard enought for my first graders. I would love to win this pack. Believe me I have spent a small fortune this year so a "WIN" would be awesome! Thanks Tammie tammiestjohn@bellsouth.net

    Reply
  22. Holly says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    This looks wonderful! Would love it if you picked me. We just started math journals and this would be a great addition to what I have planned! Htrampush@gmail.com

    Reply
  23. tai says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    I would love to win this! I know my team members would like it and so will the principal!!! taied06@yahoo.com

    Reply
  24. Miss Nelson says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Oh Jennifer! This packet looks amazing. My students need some this kind of practice.
    I would LOVE to win.
    missnelsonattpt@yahoo.com

    Reply
  25. Chrissy says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:07 am

    You are truly amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win! chrissybryant74@gmail.com

    Reply
  26. Tracy St. John says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:10 am

    This looks like such a great addition to my 1st grade room….also ocean themed! 😛
    Tstjohn@ashland.edu

    Reply
  27. Nicole Alderson says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:15 am

    absolutely amazing Jennifer!! And your pictures are beautiful!!
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

    Reply
  28. jbmich says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Nice packet and explanation! Keeping fingers crossed tight! Thanks for the chance!
    jbmich11@gmail.com

    Reply
  29. Lee Anne says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I really love your question of the day idea. Thanks so much once again for the wonderful ideas and the chance to win this great pack! Lee Anne
    hiltopr1@gmail.com

    Reply
  30. Kathy Wray says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:05 am

    What a great way to start the day. Love the colors too! katelyn.wray@gmail.com

    Reply
  31. Liz Podolski says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:12 am

    I would love to win this! Lizpodolski@gmail.com

    Reply
  32. Emma says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:13 am

    This looks fantastic!
    mgnreynolds@yahoo.com

    Reply
  33. Kristin Molner says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Love this idea! mki88@aol.com

    Reply
  34. Kristi Neill says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Would love 🙂 neillkk@hotmail.com

    Reply
  35. Beth says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:29 am

    This would be perfect for my first graders! I love your data board
    Beth.vierling@milan.k12.in.us

    Reply
  36. Kim says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:40 am

    My first graders would love this! What a wonderful idea! kim.menning@k12.sd.us

    Reply
  37. R.Smith says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:46 am

    This is exactly what we need to step up or curriculum! I would love this!! Fingers crossed! smithrc563@aol.com

    Reply
  38. R.Smith says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:47 am

    This is exactly what we need to step up or curriculum! I would love this!! Fingers crossed! smithrc563@aol.com

    Reply
  39. scrappyshan says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:16 am

    This is exactly what I need for my kiddos to show the step by step process of explaining how they got their answer! I would love this! scrappyshan74@gmail.com

    Reply
  40. Bobette Gore says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:23 am

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE this! autismabc123@gmail.com

    Reply
  41. Stephanie says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:38 am

    Would love to win this pack, I have been wanting to revamp my morning meeting time and this would be great for that!! fingers crossed 🙂
    ecuteach03@gmail.com

    Reply
  42. Jody Adams says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I have been struggling with the best way to compact all of the common core math into one place on my number corner board. This is a great idea that could fit in the same space as a piece of paper! Thank you for all of your great ideas! As a teacher that has had to move to many different grade levels over the years due to our district downsizing, I love that the internet provides a platform for me to find ideas and hear from so many other teachers! I would love this pack 🙂

    Reply
  43. Jenalyn says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:27 am

    This is such a GREAT idea!! Love how you incorporate the math journals. The pizza pans are also a fabulous idea!! Would love to win this pack!!

    Reply
    • Jenalyn says

      March 10, 2014 at 3:28 am

      Oops, forgot email address!! b822b@yahoo.com

      Reply
  44. Liz says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:02 am

    This is awesome! I love how you can do a quick assessment of who understands the concepts and who needs more time. I also love that it can be incorproated into math journals.
    Liz
    teachinginthevalley@gmail.com

    Reply
  45. Deb says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:56 am

    WOW! I would love to win this pack! But if I don't I will definitely get it. I have been looking for just this thing. We use enVision math and their question of the day really doesn't follow CCSS like these do!

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  46. Deirdre says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:11 am

    What great work Jen. I love how you are getting your kids to write about math each day! Happy Birthday to your little lady. Send some of that warm weather north.
    Deirdre
    A Burst of First

    Reply
  47. Julie Davis says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:34 am

    This looks amazing!!! I would definitely love to use this with my Kinders!

    Reply
  48. Maureen says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Great way to review these very difficult concepts on a daily basis! Love!!! Love all the journal work too! YES Please!

    Reply
  49. Terri Paulson-Sasaki says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This looks like a great packet. I love your bookshelf in the picture, it is adorable.

    Terri
    Kinder Princess

    Reply
  50. Jennifer Tice says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Love how your students graph their ideas!
    Rowdy in First Grade

    Reply
  51. Stephanie Stewart says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Great pictures! We do something just like this in our math journals at the start of our Math block everyday. It really does make such a difference. I can always use more questions for our stack!!
    ❤ -Stephanie

    Falling Into First

    Reply
  52. Linda says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:00 am

    How great to already have the prompts ready to go!

    Linda

    Reply
  53. Just Wild About Teaching says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:38 am

    Okay …seriously?!?! Your classroom is too darn cute. Love the idea of doing this in the morning. I am always doing morning messages with LAL but doing it with Math and having a question of the day is just genius. Thanks for sharing girly!!=)

    Just Wild About Teaching

    Reply
  54. Kara says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:20 am

    I have always wanted to do a question of the day, but wasn't really sure how to set it up. I love your idea and your data board. I also love how the kids can use their number and you don't always have to use paper! I would LOVE to have this pack!

    Reply
  55. Chelsie says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I used the PNOA assessment in a previous school and would like to use it on some kiddos in a new school…anyone know where I can get a copy? Thanks!

    Reply

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