Give and receive oral information, directions, explanations. Student has the right answer and tells how he or she got the answer. Student tells how he or she got the answer even if it is not right. Student does the activity but cannot tell how to get the answer. Student does not try to figure out the answer.
Students use computational tools and strategies fluently and when appropriate, use estimation.
Compute using manipulatives, mental math, and paper and pencil. Student writes a number sentence that tells how to get the right answer. Student draws a picture that shows how to get the right answer. Student arranges items that show the right answer Student cannot show how the question is answered. Students use computational tools and strategies fluently and when appropriate, use estimation.