Introduction
Today you are going to become a Math Detective! Math detectives look carefully at problems and decide what answers make sense. You will explore different math websites and videos to learn about addition, subtraction, and word problems. As you watch and read, you will answer questions and think about how mathematicians solve problems. Remember to listen, look closely, and use your thinking skills. By the end of this WebQuest, you will be able to decide if a math answer is logical and makes sense.
Task
In this WebQuest, you will be a Math Detective! You will watch videos and read about math problems, then answer questions to decide which answers make sense.
Process
Click each link and watch the video to answer the questions.
What should you do first when solving a word problem?
The video shows pictures to help solve problems. Why do pictures help us solve math problems?
What does subtraction mean?
If there are 7 cookies and you eat 2, how many cookies are left?
https://www.magemath.com/first-grade-math-videos/ (choose one short video)
What math topic did the video teach?
What is one example problem you saw in the video?
https://www.fiveminutemath.net/1st-algebraic-reasoning (choose the video understanding the equal sign)
What does the equal sign (=) mean in math?
https://www.esparklearning.com/activities/1st-grade/math/video-activities/ (choose a short video)
Name one math topic you can learn about on this page.
Why is math used in everyday life?
https://www.pbs.org/video/kindergarten-addition-word-problems-with-quick-draws-kc8krk/
Why do mathematicians draw pictures to help solve a word problem?
Conclusion
Great job, Math Detectives! You explored videos and websites to learn how mathematicians think about and solve problems. You practiced reading and listening to math situations, looking for important information, and deciding which answers make sense. Remember, good mathematicians take their time, think carefully, and explain their thinking. Keep using your detective skills whenever you solve math problems!
Credits
Websites:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeKqOgNQM0M
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z2gpbYiEXo&feature=youtu.be
MageMath: https://www.magemath.com/first-grade-math-videos/
FiveMinuteMath: https://www.fiveminutemath.net/1st-algebraic-reasoning
ESparkLearning: https://www.esparklearning.com/activities/1st-grade/math/video-activities/
PBSKids: https://www.pbs.org/video/kindergarten-addition-word-problems-with-quick-draws-kc8krk/
Apple Photo: https://helpingwithmath.com/question/addition/addition-kindergarten/
Subtraction sign: https://ar.inspiredpencil.com/pictures-2023/subtract-sign
Equal sign: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comparing-Numbers-Greater-than-Less-than-Equal-to-1188095
Introduction photo: https://au.pinterest.com/pin/173247916891794292/
Teacher Page
Standard: MPS.AJ.1 Use critical thinking skills to reason both abstractly and quantitatively.
Technology Standard:
ISTE Standard for Students 1.3 Knowledge Constructor
Students use digital tools to explore questions and solve problems.