1.9.D

Math1st Grade

The Standard

consider charitable giving

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students identify ways people can give money, goods, or time to help others. They explain how giving can benefit both the receiver and the giver.

What Mastery Looks Like

Given a simple situation, students can choose a helpful gift and name who may receive it. They can explain one benefit for the receiver and one positive effect on the giver.

Common Misconceptions

Students may think people can give only money or expensive items. They may think giving always earns a prize, or that one person must give away everything they have.

How to Assess It

Use this exit ticket: “Ben gives $2 to an animal shelter. Draw or write how his gift could help Ben and the animals.”

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Give pairs play coins and three charity cards, then have them choose where to donate and explain their choice.

  2. Ask, “How can giving help the person who gives and the person who receives?” and record two student examples.

  3. Play a matching game in which students pair donation cards, such as books or food, with people or groups who could use them.

  4. Show a local food bank wish list, then have students select one item their class could collect and explain why.

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