
Math Symbols and Songs Fun
Grade 1 Mathematics Creating Word Problems with Symbols Let's Learn Together!

Symbol Song Time!
๐ต A box can be a number, a letter can be too ๐ต ๐ต Symbols help us solve problems, it's fun for me and you! ๐ต Let's sing together and learn about symbols! Clap your hands to the beat!

What Are Math Symbols?
Symbols stand for numbers we don't know yet A box โก can represent a mystery number A question mark ? shows what we need to find Letters like X can also be symbols

Create Your Own Word Problems!
Work in groups of 3 students Use picture cards and symbols Write a word problem together Use counters to solve your problem Share with the class!

Let's Share and Reflect!
What did your symbol represent in your word problem? How did you solve your mystery number? What was fun about using symbols? ๐ต Let's sing our Symbol Song one more time! ๐ต