Friday, December 5, 2014

Word Problem Strategies


Today our math lesson was about developing strategy skills for tackling and solving word problems. Students shared the strategies they use with the class. We then used these strategies to solve word problems. Strategies we use included reading the problem 3 times, rewriting the problem, recording what is given, recording what we need to find, using a chart to find the solution, and checking the word problem to ensure we have solved the problem. We completed all practice questions in class. Students should focus on reviewing the decimal unit to prepare for the unit test. Students will be writing their Decimals unit test on Tuesday, December 9 or Wednesday, December 10 depending on how long it takes to get through our review work.

In our inquiry unit on the human body students completed the remaining worksheets on the respiratory systems. We took up the work. We then watched a couple of short videos that explain how the respiratory system works. Students used the remaining inquiry time to work on their graphic stories of the digestive system. All students are bringing their human body duo tangs home today so they can study for Monday's test on the skeletal, digestive, and respiratory systems.

Our carolling club members headed out to Streetsville on their first carolling trip. Students who stayed behind worked on painting props for the upcoming Christmas concert.

Students attended French and gym class today.

Look out for after-care statements and picture retakes coming home with some students today.

Homework & Reminders:

  • Review decimal unit, Decimal unit test on Tues. Dec 9 or Wed. Dec. 10
  • Human body test on Monday, December 8
  • Return ArtReach form by Monday Dec. 8
  • Tues. Dec.9 - Maples Christmas Concert
  • Thurs. Dec. 11 - Carollers go carolling in Streetsville
  • Fri. Dec. 12 - ArtReach workshop, Lunch forms due
  • Tues. Dec. 16 - Christmas concert 11:45 am - All Welcome
  • Wed. Dec. 17 - Christmas concert 7 pm - All Welcome

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