Edmath Competencies
Edmath Competencies
Identify, read, and write numbers up to 1,000 using place value concepts.
Add and subtract multi-digit numbers (up to 1,000), including carrying and borrowing.
Understand and describe basic shapes (triangles, squares, rectangles, circles), including their sides and
angles.
Solve real-world problems using the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
Strategy: Teach students how numbers are built using place value (ones, tens, hundreds). Use
manipulatives like base-ten blocks to visually show how a number is broken down.
Approach: Start with simple examples and show how numbers like 523 can be written as 500 + 20 +
3. Use everyday objects (e.g., counting objects) to make the concept clearer.
Practice: Have students write numbers in expanded form and compare different numbers. Use
games or activities that involve ordering numbers or filling in missing digits.
Support: Provide regular practice with counting, writing, and comparing numbers, so students can
get comfortable with numbers up to 1,000.
Strategy: Teach the standard algorithms for addition and subtraction, and provide examples where
students must carry (for addition) or borrow (for subtraction).
Approach: Break down the steps slowly. Show how to line up the digits correctly and carry or borrow
when necessary.
Practice: Start with problems that involve simpler numbers, and gradually increase difficulty. Mix
problems that require only carrying or borrowing with those that need both.
Support: Give students plenty of practice with word problems that require addition and subtraction.
Encourage them to visualize the problem and solve it step by step.
Strategy: Start by ensuring students know their multiplication tables (up to 10). Use strategies like
skip counting or using arrays to help them understand multiplication.
Approach: Once they know the basic facts, teach them how to multiply larger numbers, like 8 × 12,
using the area model or the distributive property (breaking 12 into 10 and 2, then multiplying
separately).
Practice: Give students plenty of multiplication problems, both in isolation and in word problems
(e.g., “There are 6 boxes with 8 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there in total?”).
Support: Offer timed drills, games, and group practice to help students memorize their times tables.
Strategy: Introduce basic shapes (triangles, squares, rectangles, and circles) and their properties
(sides, angles, and symmetry). Use real-world examples like windows, books, or wheels.
Approach: Use drawing tools, paper folding, or building models to show shapes. Explain how to
count sides, identify types of angles (right, acute, obtuse), and understand symmetry.
Practice: Have students sort shapes based on their properties and draw shapes with correct
attributes. Provide exercises where students have to identify shapes in their environment.
Support: Use hands-on activities and visual aids, such as shape sorting games or online geometry
tools.
Strategy: Provide students with word problems that relate to everyday life, such as shopping,
sharing, or measuring.
Approach: Teach students how to read the problem carefully, identify the key numbers, and figure
out which operation to use. Encourage them to write out the math sentence (e.g., 24 ÷ 3 = ?).
Practice: Give students word problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. Start with simpler problems and gradually add more steps or larger numbers.
Support: Encourage students to draw pictures or use objects to help them understand and solve
word problems.
Teaching Strategies and Approaches
Interactive Learning: Use engaging activities like group work, games, and real-life examples. For
example, students can play math games to practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts, or
work in groups to solve word problems.
Visual Aids: Use charts, drawings, and physical objects (like base-ten blocks, shapes, and number lines)
to help students visualize math concepts.
Frequent Practice: Provide regular exercises for students to practice the skills taught. Short, frequent
practice sessions will help them solidify their understanding.
Differentiation: Not all students will learn at the same pace. Offer extra help for students who struggle,
such as small group work or one-on-one support. For faster learners, provide challenges like more
complex word problems or extra multiplication drills.
Continuous Assessment: Monitor student progress through informal checks (like quizzes or exit tickets)
to see if they are meeting the performance standards. Offer feedback and reteach when necessary.
Real-World Connections: Show how math is used in everyday situations. For example, students can
learn how multiplication and division are used in budgeting, shopping, or sharing items equally.