Here we are....the end of the first nine weeks already. Very hard to believe. We have completed studies in place value, rounding, comparing numbers, metric measurement and multiplication so far in Math and the practice of science and matter in Science. We will continue with weekly math practice page and the science fair for the second nine weeks for homework.
Math
We will take the mid-module 3 test today and move on to division the rest of the week. Students will begin with using place value and representational ways to understand division then move on to the algorithm. Students really need to know their multiplication facts. I am finding students still counting on fingers, skip counting or making errors when using algorithms to find answers. The problem with this is everything from classroom practice to tests, especially the FSA, are timed. Having to figure out multiplication facts take too much of that time. Plus in order to be successful at division students must know multiplication. Students need to still drill and practice these facts at home.
Science
We will be finishing up our chapter on Matter this week and test next week. Students should be working on their Science Fair project by this point. They were to turn in their hypothesis last week. Very few turned it in and many that did, did not have it written correctly. The hypothesis should be written as an "If....then....because..."statement. I will be sending a note home in the planner to students who are behind in their science fair project. There is still plenty of time. It is not due until November 23.
Important dates to remember
Red Ribbon Week...................................October 26-29
End of nine weeks...................................October 26
Character Parade.....................................October 29
Planning day-No School.........................October 30
Veteran's Day Assembly..........................November 10
Veteran's Day-No School........................November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday.............................November 25-30
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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