Hendrick Hudson Elementary Math Nights Set to Kick Off October 16

Hendrick Hudson is kicking off the academic year with the first in a series of Elementary Math Nights, scheduled for Thursday, October 16, at the Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School. “One of our goals this year is to encourage parents from all three schools to attend all three math nights, since each will feature different topics,” said Principal Cynthia Kramer of the Furnace Woods School.

Math Nights are a proactive way for the district to help parents engage with the new math strategies that evolved from the Common Core Learning Standards. When parents feel more at ease with the new material, they are better able to help their children grasp the concepts that are required for both homework and classroom learning.

“Math night is a time for teachers and families to celebrate elementary mathematics in today’s classroom. Best practices emphasizing the curriculum and helpful suggestions to assist your child at home will be the focus,” said Belin Masterson, Math Facilitator for Hendrick Hudson.

Some possible Math Night topics, by grade, are:

Kindergarten: Numbers to 10; Number Pairs Addition and Subtraction to 10; Numbers 10-20 and Counting to 100. First Grade: Sums and Differences to 10; Introduction to Place Value & Place Value Comparison with in 20 / Addition & Subtraction to 40; Place Value Comparison / Addition & Subtraction to 100. Second Grade: Sums & Differences to 20 & Place Value, Counting and Comparison of Numbers within 1,000; Addition and Subtraction within 1,000 / Foundations of Multiplication & Division; Problem Solving with Length, Money & Data. Third Grade: Properties of Multiplication & Division; Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line; Spring- Geometry and Measurement Word Problems. Fourth Grade: Place Value & Rounding; Fraction Equivalence, Ordering & Operations; Decimal Fractions & Exploring Multiplication.

Fifth Grade: Fall - Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations; Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Fractions; Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane. Other additional topics may include Homework Help; Manipulatives; Using a protractor (grades 4 & 5); Tape Diagraming; Read, Draw, Write; Fluency Demonstrations (including Sprints).

The remaining two Elementary Math Night dates are Jan. 22, at Furnace Woods School and May 7, at Frank G. Lindsey School.

Photo Caption: Sign welcoming parents to a Hendrick Hudson Math Night.