MP5: Choose and use math tools wisely.

Official text

Use appropriate tools strategically.

Math lessons are not tagged with the practice standards, so no weeks are listed.

What it means for your child

Your child learns to pick the right tool, like a ruler, number line, fraction strip or scale, and use it carefully.

Try it at home

1. Ask, 'Which tool would help you measure this?'
2. Keep a small math kit at home with a ruler, grid paper and fraction strips.
3. After using a tool, ask whether another tool would have worked better.