Action Plan Ideas

We began our day with a math lesson on improper fractions and mixed numbers. We reviewed what makes a fraction improper, and what makes a number mixed. Students practiced representing improper fractions and mixed numbers using pictures. They converted mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers. They also solved problems involving improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students made excellent headway with today's practice questions in class. They are asked to complete questions on p. 293 of the MMS textbook.

Students spent the first part of today's inquiry time creating an essential agreement in their groups. This agreement lists the behaviours and attitudes students think will help them be successful in exhibition. Once students completed the essential agreement, they began brainstorming ideas for their action plan. Students who go this far conferenced with me to discuss their ideas. They should discuss their ideas with their families tonight. Students then met with their mentors to introduce themselves, discuss their action plan ideas, and schedule two meetings for this week. Some students began working on developing their central idea and lines of inquiry. Students who have not returned their library trip form are asked to do so tomorrow.

Grade 6s had French, Drama, and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 293
• Parents, please read and sign the exhibition letter in the front of your child's exhibition binder if you haven't already done so.
• Students, please discuss your action plan ideas with your family. Explain how you think your planned action is relevant or significant
• Bring devices daily to begin researching exhibition topics
• Sign and return math tests if you haven't already
• Library trip forms due tomorrow
• Scholastic forms are coming home today. Orders and payment are due Friday for those interested.
• Tomorrow is Casual Day
• Library trip on Thursday
• Reports go home Friday