Educational games for kids
Slim Goodbody teaches childrens health Learn more about your child's health For information on reading readiness Videos for kids See Slim at your school! Fun stuff for kids

This just added: Math Monsters Weekly Reader Book Series.

Find out more!

 

Math Monster Matrix

The Math Monster Matrix will help teachers integrate the episodes into their mathematics program. Each episode is cross referenced with the NCTM standard that it supports.
Episode Content Standard Process Objectives
Data Collection: Data Analysis and Probability
bullet Pose questions and collect, organize and represent data to answer those questions
bullet Interpret data using methods of exploratory data analysis
bullet Develop and evaluate inferences, predictions, and arguments, that are based on data
bullet Understand and apply basic notions of chance and probability
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof
Communication*

Connections
Representation*
Measurement: Standard and Non-standard

Measurement
bullet Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement
bullet Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements

Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication*

Connections
Representation*
Number Conservation:
Transformation, and Equivalency
Number and Operations
bullet Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems
bullet Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates
Measurement
bullet Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement
bullet Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication*
Connections
Representation*
The Making of Tens: Number and Operations
bullet Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems
bullet Understand the meaning of operations and how they relate to each other
bullet Use computational tools and strategies and estimate appropriately
Patterns Functions and Algebra
bullet Understand various types of patterns and functional relationships
bullet Use symbolic forms to represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures
bullet Use mathematical models and analyze change in both real and abstract contexts
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication
Connections
Representation*
Geometry Geometry
bullet Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
bullet Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
bullet Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
bullet Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections*
Representation*
Doubles and
Their Neighbors:
Mental Math
Number and Operations
bullet Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems
bullet Understand the meaning of operations and how they relate to each other
bullet Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates
Algebra
bullet Understand patterns, relation, and functions
bullet Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication
Connections
Representation
 
Mapping: Geometry
bullet Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
Measurement
bullet Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication
Connections*
Representation*

 
Time: Measurement
bullet Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement
bullet Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections
Representation
 
Patterns: Algebra
bullet Understand patterns, relations and functions
bullet Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
bullet Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships
bullet Analyze change in various contexts
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication*

Connections *

Representation
 
Counting and Symbolizing Number and Operations
bullet Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems
bullet Compute fluently and make reasonable
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections*

Representation*
 
Computers Data Analysis and Probability
bullet Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them
bullet Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data
Measurement
bullet Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement
bullet Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements
Algebra
bullet Understand patterns, relations and functions
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections
Representation
Estimation Numbers and Operations
bullet Count with understanding and recognize "how many" in sets of objects
bullet Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates
bullet Use a variety of methods and tools to compute, including objects, mental computation, estimation, paper and pencils, and calculators
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections*
Representation
Area Geometry
bullet Relate ideas in geometry to ideas in number and measurement
Measurement
bullet Measure with multiple copies of units of the same size
bullet Develop common referents for measure to make comparisons and estimates
Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof*
Communication
Connections
Representation*
Landmark Numbers Number and Number Sense
bullet

Develop understanding of the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers

Geometry
bullet

Describe, name and interpret direction and distance in navigating space and apply ideas about direction and distance

bullet

Find and name locations with simple relationships such as "near to"

Problem Solving*
Reasoning and Proof
Communication*
Connections
Representation
    *Asterisks denote particular emphasis in this episode.
Refer a friend to Slim Goodbody's web site
Sign Up For Slim's Happy Healthy Kids Newsletter full of kid health, excercise, fitness and nutrition information and receive his Greatest Hits CD Download FREE!


Why Subscribe?

 

 

Copyright © 2003, 2004 Slim Goodbody Corp.

All Rights Reserved

Site Design and Maintenance by Learn more about Path & Presence