Friday, September 20, 2013

Changing Communities

A List 3 spelling test started our day. Look out for these tests coming home today.

In math, we considered mental math strategies, specifically how to explain mental math strategies that we use. We focused on using "friendly numbers" and "adding on". These strategies made sense to students, but they found it tricky explaining their thinking.

In our communities unit, students watched a DVD titled How Communities Grow and Change. We then had a discussion about the changes that happen when a community grows and some of the pros and cons associated with these changes. Students then presented their community research to the class. This time was enjoyed by all.
 




 
 



In arithmetic, we learned that we can check our multiplication by changing the order of the factors.

We ended the day with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Everyone showed their thoughts about today's chapters by being illustrators.

Homework & Reminders

  • Sign and correct spelling tests coming home today
  • MMS p. 20 & 21
  • Arithmetic p. 17 & 18

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