Thursday, April 9, 2015

Rates


We began our day with a math lesson. Many students said that they had difficulty with yesterday's homework. We used half of today's class time to go over yesterday's practice questions. Today's math lesson was on rates. Students learned that rates are ratios that compare quantities measured in two different units, e.g. km/h. Together we practiced different strategies to solve problems involving rates, such as drawing pictures, using graphs, and creating tables. Our goal was to complete half the practice questions today. I am happy to report that everybody got done in class and there is not assigned math homework for today. We will complete the rest of this lesson tomorrow. Students will be writing a unit test on Wednesday, April 15.

In today's inquiry time, students continued working on revising and editing their paragraphs. I met with each group to discuss their progress. Students worked together to write the second draft of their introduction. Group members then divided up their paragraphs and set to typing up the paragraphs. Students who did not get this done had to stay in for recess to get caught up. We will work on conclusions and bibliographies tomorrow. Some students had to further research information that was missing from their paragraphs. Typed copies of body paragraphs and introductions are due tomorrow. Our goal is to have good copies done by Friday.

20 School Days Till Exhibition

Groups who have had their art ideas approved should begin bringing in art supplies.

Grade 6s had Drama, French, and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

  • MMS - Unit test on Wednesday, April 15
  • Type up and print out your introduction and body paragraphs for tomorrow (please email me the paragraphs if you cannot print them out at home)
  • Display boards are needed next week
  • Devices are needed all week
  • Art supplies for some groups
  • Summer camp specials end Victoria Day long weekend
  • March After School Care payments are due April 17th, if you have any questions, please contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com
  • April 22 - Earth Day
  • April 29 - Casual Day

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