Math Superstars
Math Superstars is a wonderful mathematics and problem-solving enrichment program opportunity for students in grades K-5. All students are welcome to join the program. Participation, however, is strictly voluntary. In the beginning of the school year all parents and students are given the opportunity to choose whether or not to participate by signing and submitting a contract.
Students may download worksheets each week. I will print copies if requested. Worksheets are due at the end of the week (see posted dates). Each problem is ranked according to its level of difficulty. The number of stars you see beside a problem indicates the level of difficulty. Math Superstars will meet on Fridays during computer lab time to discuss the answers to their problems. Students will be expected to explain their rationale and strategies used to solve the problem. I would rather them have the answer wrong and have thought deeply about it, than get the correct answer from an adult. That defeats the purpose of the program,
Parents role in Math Superstars is to encourage and facilitate your child’s problem solving skills. Feel free to suggest a strategy for solving the problem, offer counters or manipulatives, or listen as your child shares her or his thinking, but please DO NOT GIVE THE ANSWERS. This is about the process, not the product, meaning we are strengthening their critical thinking skills and aren't as concerned with the right answer.
It is normal for a child NOT to be able to complete every problem on a worksheet. Remind your child that he or she is not expected to know the answer to every problem and this is a voluntary program that provides them with an opportunity to navigate the problem solving process and access higher order thinking.
Students may download worksheets each week. I will print copies if requested. Worksheets are due at the end of the week (see posted dates). Each problem is ranked according to its level of difficulty. The number of stars you see beside a problem indicates the level of difficulty. Math Superstars will meet on Fridays during computer lab time to discuss the answers to their problems. Students will be expected to explain their rationale and strategies used to solve the problem. I would rather them have the answer wrong and have thought deeply about it, than get the correct answer from an adult. That defeats the purpose of the program,
Parents role in Math Superstars is to encourage and facilitate your child’s problem solving skills. Feel free to suggest a strategy for solving the problem, offer counters or manipulatives, or listen as your child shares her or his thinking, but please DO NOT GIVE THE ANSWERS. This is about the process, not the product, meaning we are strengthening their critical thinking skills and aren't as concerned with the right answer.
It is normal for a child NOT to be able to complete every problem on a worksheet. Remind your child that he or she is not expected to know the answer to every problem and this is a voluntary program that provides them with an opportunity to navigate the problem solving process and access higher order thinking.
Math Superstars Schedule
5th_grade_week-01Due on September 6
5th_grade_week-02Due on September 13 5th_grade_week-03Due on September 20 5th_grade_week-04Due on September 27 5th_grade_week-05Due on October 4 5th_grade_week-06Due on October 11 5th_grade_week-07Due on October 18 5th_grade_week-08Due On October 25 5th_grade_week-09Due On November 1 5th_grade_week-10Due On November 8 5th_grade_week-11Due On November 15 5th_grade_week-12Due On January 17 5th_grade_week-13Due On January 24 |
5th_grade_week-14Due on January 31
5th_grade_week-15Due on February 7 5th_grade_week-16Due on February 14 5th_grade_week-17Due on February 21 5th_grade_week-18Due on February 28 5th_grade_week-19Due on March 7 5th_grade_week-20Due on April 4 5th_grade_week-21Due on April 11 5th_grade_week-22Due on April 18 5th_grade_week-23Due on April 25 5th_grade_week-24Due on May 2 5th_grade_week-25Due on May 9 MATH SUPERSTARS PARTY May 16 |
Math Super Star Store Prices
10 STARS: Piece of Bazooka Bubble Gum or EXTREME SOUR War Head
20 STARS: Mini-Marblized Popper, Glow-in-the-dark STAR Silly Band, Swirly Lollipop
30 STARS: Soccer Toy, Soccer Eraser Game Set, Hairspray for the day
40 STARS: Homework Pass ALL SUBJECTS, Hat ALL DAY Pass
50 STARS: Math Teacher for the day!
20 STARS: Mini-Marblized Popper, Glow-in-the-dark STAR Silly Band, Swirly Lollipop
30 STARS: Soccer Toy, Soccer Eraser Game Set, Hairspray for the day
40 STARS: Homework Pass ALL SUBJECTS, Hat ALL DAY Pass
50 STARS: Math Teacher for the day!