Kindergarten math placement test?
Someone asked me a question about kindergarten math
That is indeed a valid concern. Sometimes children start with Math Mammoth 1-A and there's one topic there that can become a frustration point if the child is not ready for it. It's the topic of "missing items" or missing numbers in addition problems, such as
2 + ___ = 5
The idea is to ask the child to think, "2 and how many more makes 5?"
Or even simpler:
2 + ___ = 3
"2 and how many more makes 3?"
Objects can also be used.
This lesson, "Missing Items," is fairly early in 1-A. You can start with MM 1-A, and if this particular lesson presents problems for your child, then the child is not ready for 1st grade math and should continue studying kindergarten-level math for a little longer.
For a kindergarten math workbook, I'd like to recommend Evan Moore's workbook or Singapore Math's kindergarten curriculum if you want something substantial.
See also
http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/kindergarten.php
Hope this helps!
Hello! Is there a placement test to see if a child is ready for 1A? We went over the kindergarten review and she did well with that, but I'd hate for her to get started and then discouraged. Is there a kindergarten curriculum that you'd recommend? My goal has been to not do anything formal for kindergarten math, but she wants it and is ready. Thanks!
That is indeed a valid concern. Sometimes children start with Math Mammoth 1-A and there's one topic there that can become a frustration point if the child is not ready for it. It's the topic of "missing items" or missing numbers in addition problems, such as
2 + ___ = 5
The idea is to ask the child to think, "2 and how many more makes 5?"
Or even simpler:
2 + ___ = 3
"2 and how many more makes 3?"
Objects can also be used.
This lesson, "Missing Items," is fairly early in 1-A. You can start with MM 1-A, and if this particular lesson presents problems for your child, then the child is not ready for 1st grade math and should continue studying kindergarten-level math for a little longer.
For a kindergarten math workbook, I'd like to recommend Evan Moore's workbook or Singapore Math's kindergarten curriculum if you want something substantial.See also
http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/kindergarten.php
Hope this helps!
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