We began a new week with a new math unit - Geometry.
Overall, students score's were weakest for this unit. We reviewed the
difference between a figure and a solid. Ask your child to explain the
difference to you. We then focused on congruent figures. Ask your child to
explain what congruency means. Students examined figures for congruency
and constructed congruent figures. They used tracing paper to check for
congruency.
In our communities inquiry unit, students completed
constructing maps of their 3-D models.
They then began working with their partner on their presentation and their
sound scape. For their presentation, students were required to talk about the
features they chose to include in their model, explain why their model
represents an urban or rural community. For their sound scape, students worked
together to brainstorm all the sounds that could be heard in their community.
They practiced making sounds to represent their community's features. Students
were graded according to their ability to contribute a fair share of ideas and
to doing a fair share of the work. We had 3 groups present their models today.
The remaining groups will present tomorrow.
Students worked on list 7 spelling words.
In arithmetic, we reviewed English linear measures (inches,
feet, and yards) and the relationships between them. We know it is important
for us to be globally minded and understand these measures as our community's
major trading partner uses these measures. We ran out of time and did not get
to go over the steps in solving problems involving English linear measurements.
We will take time in class tomorrow to go over this process. Students who are
struggling with these problems can skip these questions until they get help
tomorrow.
Students attended French, gym, and art class tomorrow.
Parents are invited to pop in to the school and view the Tree of Thanks.
Homework &
Reminders:
- Review list 7 spelling words for Thursday's test
- MMS p. 34 & 35
- Arithmetic p. 33 & 34
- Bring
in
- Have your protractor at school for Wednesday's geometry lesson
- Friday is a PD Day for teachers - there is no school for students
- Monday is Thanksgiving Day - there is no school
- All students are required to wear their winter uniform after Thanksgiving Day
- Upper school students are hosting a Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 pm. They will be selling tickets tomorrow at $3 a ticket
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