Poll Results

In today's math we reviewed acute, right, obtuse, and straight angles. Students were introduced to reflex angles that are greater than 180⁰ but less than 360⁰. Students measured angles using a protractor. They also used a ruler and a protractor to construct reflex angles. Areas of difficulty with today's lesson were measuring and constructing reflex angles. Strategies we used were

·         first create a straight angle and then extend the straight line by the amount required

·         subtract the reflex angle amount from 360⁰ to find the smaller angle. Use the ruler and protractor to construct the smaller angle. The larger angle is the reflex angle.

In our inquiry time, we discussed students' experiences at yesterday's poll. Students shared that many parents were not familiar with Mississauga's mayoral candidates, and were uncertain on who to vote for. Despite this, Bonnie Crombie and Steve Mahoney were the clear winners. Students also heard that Bonnie Crombie has been endorsed by Mayor Hazel McCallion. We wondered if this was why she won the poll the Grade 6s conducted. Students spent time counting ballots for our poll on the top 3 mayoral candidates running in Toronto. Students worked in 3 groups to do this, and we got different counts. We did not have time for a recount, but discussed that in a real election a recount would be necessary. Despite the count discrepancy, we still had results we trusted. John Tory won, followed by Olivia Chow, and then Doug Ford. We ended the government inquiry time researching information about  our communities. Students are asked to get half way through this work over the weekend.

 

We continued working on our novel study. Students met in their discussion groups to discuss chapter 4. Class time was given for the reading of chapter 5 and the answering of discussion questions. Incomplete reading and answering of questions will need to be completed at home. In order for groups to have productive discussions, students need to bring their books and novel study notebooks to school each day.

Grade 6s attended Drama & French class today.

Homework & Reminders:

• MMS p. 84 & 85
• Number Pattern performance tasks are coming home today. Please review with your child, sign, and return on Monday
• Novel study: Complete the reading of chapter 5 and answer the discussion questions if you did not get done in class
• Government research: Get half way through your community research
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