A+LSCURRICULUM GUIDE
Mathematics - Mathematics I
Grade Level 1

The A+LS Mathematics curriculum is a comprehensive, completely integrated curriculum for grade levels 1-12. A sequence of 18 titles provides an extensive, integrated solution that is fully correlated to major mastery standards and leading, adopted textbooks.

In addition to a complete mathematical curriculum that is appropriate at each grade level, each title contains exercises that require the student to choose operations and develop strategies to solve problems. Students learn to use common sense, mental math, estimation, and other methods to solve problems and check answers for reasonableness.

The Mathematics titles develop knowledge of mathematics skills and their use in practical situations by utilizing a four-step approach: Study, Practice, Test, and Essay modules are used to define the instructional environment. The Study module provides a text- and graphics-based delivery of material that is reinforced by pictures and diagrams supported by a wealth of content. All graphics magnify to full screen size to concisely present and reinforce these concepts. The Practice module provides the students, in a non-scored and non-graded environment, to practice skills acquired through studying. Engaging, interactive feedback prompts the student to right answers when wrong answers to questions are entered. The student has instant access to the study material for reference. In the Test module, the student takes a scored examination, the results of which are recorded in the A+LS Management System. Upon completion of the Test, the student electronically "turns in" the test and may instantly see test results and correct answers to questions missed. The Essay module allows the student to compose individual, free-form answers to a wide variety of questions and problems.

LESSON # LESSON TITLE LESSON CONTENT
1
 Numbers & Counting 1 Students identify number sets in everyday life. Count numbers up to five. Group objects in number sets.
2
 Numbers & Counting 2 Students identify number sets in everyday life. Count numbers 6 - 10. Group objects in sets of numbers.
3
 Number Sets Students group objects in groups from 1 - 10. Compare size as to greater and lesser.
4
 Numbers & Counting 3 Introduction of numbers through 19. Counting everyday objects.
5
 Ordering Numbers Students write numbers in order. Concept of greater than and addition.
6
 Counting Review Students count objects and write numbers.
7
 Number Sets Review Students identify objects that are greater or less than given number.
8
 Ordinal Numbers 1 Introduction of concept of ordinals using first through fifth.
9
 Ordinal Numbers 2 Introduction of ordinal numbers through tenth.
10
 Strategy 1 Two kinds of objects mixed together. Students count each kind of object and answer questions about more and less.
11
 Addition Readiness Introduction to concept of addition. Students identify how many in all. 
12
 Number Lines 1 Students use number lines to add.
13
 Vertical Addition Students add numbers vertically.
14
 Subtraction Readiness Introduction to concept of subtraction. Students identify how many are left.
15
 Number Sense Students solve problems using number sense using three objects with three different colors.
16
 Number Lines 2 Students use number lines to subtract.
17
 Vertical Subtraction Students subtract vertically.
18
 Fact Families Given two numbers, students add and subtract in all combinations.
19
 Counting On Students solve addition story problems.
20
 Patterns 1 Students look for patterns when adding or subtracting the same number.
21
 Addition Sentences Students write problems using given information and answer questions about how many, etc.
22
 Adding Three Numbers Vertical addition problems using three numbers.
23
 Patterns 2 Students continue a given pattern.
24
 Subtraction Sentences Students write subtraction sentences using numbers in problem.
25
 Missing Numbers Students complete math sentences having blanks in all positions.
26
 Story Problems 1 Students read information and solve problems.
27
 Skip Counting 1 Students group object in groups of ten. Students count tens and ones. Concept of twenty, thirty, etc.
28
 Choosing Operations 1 Students identify operation needed to solve problems.
29
 Numbers to 100 Students match written number to fact sentence. 
30
 Ordering Numbers 2 Students write number that comes before, after, or in between given numbers.
31
 Skip Counting 2 Students count by twos, fives, and tens.
32
 Graphs 1 Students answer questions about graph.
33
 Graphs 2 Students complete graphs using given information.
34
 Money 1 Students count nickels and pennies.
35
 Money 2 Students look at groups of coins and select the written number to solve the problem.
36
 Extra Information Students read information and identify facts that are not needed to solve problem.
37
 Money 3 Students see objects with price tags and groups of coins. Students decide if they have enough money to purchase the item.
38
 Strategy 2 Students are given an amount of money and shown several objects with price tags. Students decide which items to purchase with money.
39
 Estimating & Measuring 1 Students estimate length and use rulers.
40
 Estimating & Measuring 2 Students estimate more or less in weight and length.
41
 Estimating & Measuring 3 Students show temperature on thermometers.
42
 Story Problems 2 Students read information and solve problems.
43
 Choosing Operation 2 Students decide when to add or subtract.
44
 Sums and Differences Students write addition and subtraction facts from groups of objects.
45
 Time 1 Students tell time on different types of clocks.
46
 Time 2 Students tell time by hour and half hour.
47
 Strategy 3 Students write all combinations of several objects.
48
 Time 3 Students complete calendar and answer questions.
49
 Three Dimensional Figures Students identify objects that have the same shape.
50
 Symmetry Students look at objects and identify those that have two parts that match.
51
 Fractions 1 Introduction of concept of halves, thirds, and quarters. Students see partially shaded figures and match fraction name to figure.
52
 Strategy 4 Students decide how to share objects.
53
 Codes Letters are assigned numbers. Students solve problems using numbers and letters.
54
 Test 1 Review test of counting and order.
55
 Test 2 Review test of addition.
56
 Test 3 Review test of subtraction.
57
 Test 4 Review test of skip counting.
58
 Test 5 Review test of money.
59
 Test 6 Review test of time.
60
 Test 7 Review test of geometric shapes.
61
 Test 8 Comprehensive test covering unit.
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