Course Overview

Math 1 B continues to build students' foundational understanding of mathematics by extending their skills in number sense, operations, and geometry. The course emphasizes the development of both conceptual knowledge and procedural fluency, enabling students to solve problems with confidence and flexibility. Instruction highlights the use of models, reasoning, and communication to deepen understanding and make meaningful connections across mathematical ideas.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Strengthen skills in counting, comparing, and ordering numbers.
• Explore place value concepts to understand the structure of two-digit numbers.
• Use models and representations to add and subtract within larger number ranges.
• Recognize and reason about basic geometric shapes and their attributes.
• Identify and describe parts of figures, laying the groundwork for understanding fractions.
• Apply mathematical processes to problem-solving and real-world contexts.

Instructional Approach

Learning is supported through visual models, interactive activities, and real-world examples. Students are encouraged to communicate their mathematical thinking, explain solutions, and make connections to everyday experiences, reinforcing both understanding and application.

Outcome

By the end of Math 1 B, students will:

• Demonstrate understanding of place value and number comparisons.
• Apply addition and subtraction strategies with models and reasoning.
• Describe and classify geometric shapes and their parts.
• Communicate solutions using mathematical language and representations.
• Be prepared with the foundational skills necessary for success in Grade 2 mathematics.