First in MATH Alignment With Standards

Alignment With Standards

The First In Math® Online Program features eight distinct Skill Set® groups, each of which focuses students on select objectives:

Skill Sets One and Two are designed to help students learn to add and subtract with accuracy, speed and confidence.
Skill Sets Three and Four are designed to help student learn to multiply and divide with accuracy, speed and confidence; as well as to develop pattern-sensing and pre-algebra problem solving skills.
Skill Sets Five and Six are designed to promote algebra readiness, as well as proficiency with fractions and decimals.
Skill Sets Seven and Eight are designed to continue preparation for and practice with Algebra by focusing on integers, exponents and algebra skills such as evaluating, factoring and simplifying algebraic expressions.

The First In Math Online program also includes the following modules which further improve numerical fluency:

Add/Subtract Gym, where students demonstrate mastery of addition and subtraction facts.
Multiply/Divide Gym, where students demonstrate mastery of multiplication and division facts.
Integers Gym, where students demonstrate mastery of all four operations with positive and negative numbers.
Know & Show, where students practice answering problems similar to those on standardized tests. K&S covers all strands of national and state mathematics standards including geometry, statistics and probability, graphs and charts, mathematical reasoning, pre-trigonometry, and measurement.

Problem solving is an integral part of all mathematical learning and is emphasized throughout the National standards. Therefore, each activity in First in Math® is designed to strengthen problem-solving, as well as reasoning and communication skills.

The outline below compares benchmarks of the National Standards with the practice opportunities for students on the First In Math site.

Number and Operations: Develop conceptual understanding and proficiency with number systems (including percentages and fractions), relationships among numbers and gain fluency in arithmetic computation and estimation strategies.

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Skill Sets 1 through 8 - All four operations with fractions,
Add/Subtract Gym, Multiply/Divide Gym
Factors game - Common factors, multiples
Grand Slam - Grouping skills using all four operations
Know & Show categories “Numbers Zoo” - Numbers, number systems and relationships, “Yakity Yak” - Computation and estimation and “Get a Clue” - Mathematical reasoning, connections and problem solving

Algebra Standards: Build a solid foundation of patterns, ways of representing and analyzing relationships among numbers and engage in symbolic manipulation. Use models (e.g. graphs and tables) to make predictions and draw conclusions.

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Skill Sets 1 through 8 - recognizing patterns, building equations, manipulating variables, following order of operations and using
mathematical properties.
Know & Show categories “Get a Clue” - Mathematical reasoning, connections and problem solving, “Missing Links” - Algebra, functions and calculus, “Picture This” - Statistics and data analysis.

Geometry and Measurement Standards: Analyze characteristics and properties of geometric shapes and gain experience in visualization, spatial reasoning and modeling to problem solve. Understand units of measurement, calculate attributes of objects (length, weight, etc.), complete conversions and develop strategies for estimating measurements

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Know & Show categories “Get in Shape” - Geometry, “What’s My Angle” - Trigonometry, and “You Rule” - Measurement and estimation.

Data Analysis & Probability Standards: Formulate questions that can be answered using data collection, representation, and interpretation. Learn methods of analyzing data, making inferences, and drawing conclusions. Gain knowledge and apply basic concepts of probability.

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