Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Exhibition: Lines of Inquiry and Research


Day 7

We continued working on our new math unit. We took up yesterday’s homework and then did a lesson on comparing and ordering improper fractions and mixed numbers.  We did this in several ways: by drawing pictures, by using a number line, converting all mixed numbers to improper fractions, and converting all improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 296 - 297 of the MMS textbook.

The rest of class time was spent working on exhibition. As a class we discussed the criteria used to create lines of inquiry. Students used these criteria to formulate their group’s lines of inquiry. I have checked on most groups’ central ideas, concept questions, and lines of inquiry. We then began the research. Students used the internet as their source. They made a note of the source of information in their records book. They also made jot notes in their records book. Groups attended mentor meetings through the day.

Students attended French class today.

Look out for emails that went out yesterday about parent-teacher conferences taking place next week.

 Homework & Reminders

  • Read, sign, and date the parent exhibition letter if you have not already done this
  • MMS p. 296 - 297
  • Devices are needed daily for exhibition work
  • Please donate a “Toonie for Autism” this week
  • Friday:
    • Term 2 Report Cards go home,
    • Autism Awareness Day – wear blue,
    • Personal Projects by Grade 10 students
  • Hot lunches are now ordered at http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja for April. Orders must be placed by Fri. March 31st at 4pm and payments must be received by Monday April 3rd in order to process your lunch order. Please use your previously created accounts to log in. If you are having an issue logging in this may mean your account has been frozen because you have an outstanding balance due. Please contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions. Please keep in mind that we do not reimburse for absent days or field trips.  
  • April 6: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • April 7: Talent show at 9:30 am

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