Unit 1, Lesson 7
Sort Math Tools
Grade 1
Warm-up
Instructional Routines
Notice and WonderMaterials
NoneActivity Narrative
The purpose of this Warm-up is to elicit language students have to describe math tools which will be useful when students sort tools in a later activity. This activity provides an opportunity for students to describe mathematical objects in different ways, including non-mathematical characteristics, such as color, as well as mathematical characteristics, such as the number of corners (MP6). Some students may not know the names of the shapes or tools. Prompt them to use the language that makes sense to them.
If possible, display the math tools themselves or provide students with a set of the tools instead of displaying the image in the student book. (4 pattern blocks: 1 blue rhombus, 1 orange square, and 2 red trapezoids; 2 two-color counters).
This is the first time students experience the Notice and Wonder routine in this grade. Students should be familiar with this routine from a previous grade. However, they may benefit from a brief review of the steps involved.