Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Probability

We continued with our MMS probability unit today. Today we predicted and listed the probability of possible outcomes in an experiment. Students designed and constructed their own spinner with 4 colours. They listed all possible outcomes constructed a tally chart and predicted the most likely colour. They tested their predictions by spinning the spinner 20 times. Students then compared their results to their predictions. We learned how to write the probability of an event as a fraction. Students spent the rest of class time solving problems related to probability of outcomes.







In arithmetic, we learned how to find the least common multiples of given numbers. Students did this by first listing all the multiples of the given numbers, then finding all common multiples, and then the least of all the common multiples

In language, students continued working on List 34 spelling words. We began our The Secret Garden Literature Circles today. Students were placed into 3 groups of 4 students. We had a quick run through of the roles in literature circles. Students have a schedule of the required reading and role that needs to be completed today. They had time tin class to read chapter 1 and to complete today's role. Unfinished work needs to be done as homework. Chapter 1 response is due tomorrow. It is important that The Secret Garden books and reading duo-tangs be brought to school daily as we will be having daily group meetings as well as time allocated in class for reading.

In our plants and soils unit, our question was, "How plants and animals need each other?" Students worked in groups to examine pictures that depict how animals and plants depend on each other. Students worked together to identify the topic the pictures portrayed and described their topic.

For science fair, I met with students who have not yet begun testing to check on their progress. Remember to take pictures and record data as you go. Make time in the next week or so to purchase a tri-fold display board for the science fair.

Homework & Reminders

  • Review list 34 spelling words for Friday's spelling test
  • MMS p. 182 & 183
  • Arithmetic p. 137 & 138
  • Sign math tests coming home today
  • Science Fair: Begin testing, record data & observations in qualitative and quantitative data collection tables, take photos as you go. Make time to buy a tri-fold display board in the next week or so.
  • Novel Study - complete chapter 1 reading and response
  • After-School Care invoices are now overdue. please send in payments tomorrow as late fees will begin to incur
  • Bring in photos for French class

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