Thursday, September 24, 2015

Division using Pictures


As usual, we began our in-class time by taking up yesterday’s math homework. Our new math lesson was about dividing whole numbers. We solved a problem involving the division of a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number using base-ten blocks and pictures. This was done with much groaning from all the 6s. It was a worthwhile exercise as it is clear to see that division is the process of equal sharing, which students sometimes forget.  The Grade 6 students begged to use long division instead. We reviewed the steps in long division. Students are free to use their preferred method of division in solving today’s practice problems. The class had an hour to complete the practice problems on p. 70 & 71 of the MMS textbook.  Students who did not get done in class are asked to complete questions for homework. We are doing parts a) & f) only for students numbered a) onwards. There is was lot of singing in homework club today. :-).

Writing conferences continued today.

Our UOI time looked pretty much the same as it did yesterday. Students worked on their projects or built series and parallel circuits. This is the final week to complete this project. Students will be presenting next week.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class this morning.

Homework & Reminders

  • MMS p. 70 & 71, Unit test on Thursday
  • Bring devices all week
  • October hot lunch forms due tomorrow
  • Scholastic orders due are due tomorrow
  • Karate and after-school forms are due tomorrow
  • Wednesday: Casual Day – wear something comfortable for the Terry Fox Run
  • Thursday -  Math unit test on Whole Numbers

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