Feedback Report
Mathematics (English)
Publisher: Essential Skills
Supplemental Math, Grade 1 (IMRA25)
Program: Complete Math K-1, Grade 1
Component: N/A (ISBN: N/A)
The instructions tell student to match each shape with its description. I think it would be helpful if the descriptions were read to the students for this grade level. Kids at the K-1 level are not always able to associate the shape and color with their corresponding words. Most of your other activities for this same skill are read, but this one isn't.
Geometry - 2D Properties - Shapes and Colors
I like how the rule for area and perimeter was provided. However, I'm concerned that students won't know what it is and won't ever click on the rule button to see what it says. Also, K-1 will not be reading at that level so they will need it to be read to them. It would make more sense to have a page explaining this before they even begin instead of having them to search out the rule.
Measurement - Perimeter, Distance and Area - Area or Perimeter?
This is one example, but there are others like it. The student has to check on either the check mark for yes or the x for no. I think adding that the check mark is for yes and the x is for no comments to instructions will help students. It may seem trivial, but students need explicit instructions that tell them exactly what they are supposed to do to minimize confusion.
Measurement - Capacity, Volume and Mass - Yes or No?
This was confusing because the only instructions that were given was to count the perimeter around each shape. I literally counted "around" each shape not the entire shape. I think students should have more specific instructions or an example before starting. It took 4 tries for me before I figured out how to answer the questions.
Measurement - Perimeter, Distance and Area - Count the Perimeter in Squares
The instructions tell student to match each shape with its description. I think it would be helpful if the descriptions were read to the students for this grade level. Kids at the K-1 level are not always able to associate the shape and color with their corresponding words. Most of your other activities for this same skill are read, but this one isn't.
Geometry - 3D Properties - Figures and Colors
The instruction tells the student to click on the object on the left to fill the container, but it doesn't tell the student to click on the object until the container is full. Nor does it tell them the reason for what they are doing. I understand the sentence pops up at the end, but these are K-1 students who may not have the capacity to read these sentences. The instructions also does not tell them to type the number of cups (or whatever it is) it takes to fill the container.
Measurement - Capacity, Volume and Mass - Fill it Up
When you click on the hyperlinks (under the section marked "initial setup"), you are able to go to the outside web. I typed in url information for Youtube and was taken to the website.
If you click on "support" and go to "Resources," there is a section titled "Initial Setup."
Per Texas TEKS, students are not required to use a calculator at this age.
Numeration - Calculator Practice
Students are being asked to type in the number. Keep in mind this is K-1 completing these tasks and they are typically using iPads and not laptops to complete computer programs. Also, having them to type the numbers from 30 - 50 in word form may not be something that they are able to do.
Working with Numbers 30 to 50 - Order the Numbers
I think this should include an example (s) in order for students to understand what is being asked of them.
Numeration - Subtraction - Subtraction Problems
The piggy banks are really small and hard to see what is in each when determining which one has the most money inside.
Numeration - Money - American
Matching money, using Canadian coin amounts is not a requirement for the students.
Numeration - Money: Match the Coins Canadian
The clocks that are displaying the time are small and in some instances hard to see the time. Could this be because there are too many clocks displayed at one time?
Matching the written time to the correct analog clock
In the upper right-hand corner, there are hyperlinks for Facebook, Linked In, and X. If you click on the icon, you are given the option to log in using your log in information for one the previously mentioned social media platforms.
Resources Tab, under worksheets
The instructions are not clear. The students are asked to type in the numbers on the clock but does not specify whether to type in hours or minutes. I assumed it was the minute hand and had to enter the answer incorrectly a couple of times, before it filled in the numbers for me. Even with this, I had to infer that it wanting the numbers given in hour increments. Not sure that a Kinder/1st grader would have figured this out on their own.
The activity where you are labeling the hours on a clock; included under the Measurement strand
Students are asked to match up mixed up days of the week (letters are out of order) with correct spelling on the left. Not sure how this is suitable activity to reinforce patterns.
Word Games - Jumble
The image is not bad but it could fall under symbolism because it looks similar to another picture, which was a Chinese dragon. It just raises the question of what the reason is for the imagery that's being displayed.
Not a specific page number; It's one of the puzzles that appears when you get all the answers right
The videos take you to directly to Youtube and a couple of ads popped up before being taken to the video tutorial.
Video Tutorial for "Getting Started"