We began the new term by reflecting on how little time was
left till summer holidays and how much work we had to get through before then.
With that said, the Grade 6s began working on a new math unit of fractions,
percents, ratios, and rates. Today we reviewed what students remember about
fractions and percents. We then worked through a lesson on equivalent
fractions. Students understand that equivalent fractions represent the same amount
of a whole. They used fraction circles, multiplication, and division as
strategies to write equivalent fractions. Students are asked to complete Q. 1,
3, 6, 8 - 11 on p. 289 & 290 of the MMS textbook.
We spent the first part of today's inquiry time reflecting
on the explorers unit as students added work samples to their IB portfolios and
on the work we did in term. Students worked on their report card comments.
Students then began work on exhibition. The first step was
to get organised. Students placed required tabs in an exhibition binder that
will hold all information and work relevant to exhibition. So far the binder
contains a letter for parents to read and sign, an exhibition planner, an
exhibition records book, and an exhibition journal. No assessment tools have
been added yet, as these will be determined by what students choose to do for
their projects.
In the next segment of inquiry time, students received
letters that were written by last year's exhibition students. The letters
described some of the challenges, experiences, and tips with regards to
exhibition. The Grade 6s really enjoyed reading these letters. They reflected
on how they are feeling about the exhibition in their journals.
In our final segment of inquiry time, we reviewed the
expectations and essential components of the exhibition. Students read about
their role and expectations in their exhibition planners. Some students then worked in groups to create
an essential agreement. Look out for a letter about our trip to the library
coming home today.
Grade 6s had French and Gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- MMS p. 289 - 290, Q. 1, 3,
6, 8 - 11
- Parents, please read and
sign the exhibition letter in the front of your child's exhibition binder.
Also, please look through the binder and ask your child what their role in
exhibition is. Ask them to explain the expectations and essential
components to you.
- Bring devices to begin
researching exhibition topics
- Sign and return math tests
coming home today
- Wednesday is Casual Day
- Library trip on Thursday
- Reports come home go home
Friday
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