OWA Post-Assessment

As scheduled, students worked on their OWA post-assessment during today’s class time.

Students attended music class with Mr. Oliver, French class with Mme. Stella, and math class with Ms. Joseph. Ms. Joseph discussed the applications of probability. Probability can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percent. When expressed as a percent, the word ‘chance’ is used. An outcome is certain if it is sure to happen (getting a heads or tails when flipping a coin). An outcome is impossible if there is no chance of it happening. Students completed Q 1 & 2 from Page 422 in class. For homework they are to complete Q. 6 on Page 423 and complete the review worksheet for Monday. The tentative day for the probability unit test is Tuesday, March 3^rd.

We had fun at our Jump Rope for Heart event that took place today.

The oral competition against the Maples has been moved to Monday.

Spirit week takes place on next week.

Students are to discuss with their parents what they will be bringing as a treat to the Ambassador’s tea party.

Homework and Reminders

Unit of Inquiry:

·         Study for the unit test:

o   Map work – continents, oceans, lines of latitude (3) and longitude (1), compass rose, all pinned countries (see below)

o   PEPS (definitions & examples)

o   Trade, imports, exports (definitions)

o   A province/territory in terms of its PEPS features

o   Canada’s top trading partners

o   Compare USA & Canada using PEPS

o   HDI (Definition, explain how ranking works, factors that determine a country’s ranking, developed v developing countries)

·         Study the locations of the following countries: Portugal, Croatia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Japan, UAE, Kenya, Luxembourg, Canada, Aruba, Bangladesh, Germany, South Korea, USA, Russia, Italy, China, Tanzania, New Zealand, Madagascar, Mexico, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Norway, Thailand, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Australia, Cuba, Argentina, South Africa, Malaysia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Morocco, Guyana, Marshall Islands, India, Senegal, Nepal, El Salvador, Honduras, Equatorial Guinea, Viet Nam, Iraq, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea, Haiti, Nigeria

·         Try a game like ‘Blank Map Quiz’ – an app available on Google Play

·         Look up local and global issues that are current

Math:

·         Complete Q. 6 on P. 423

·         Complete the probability review package

·         Probability test on Tuesday

Upcoming Dates

• Friday, February 28^th
• Jump Rope for Heart Event – wear gym uniform
• Developing country brochure due
• March 2 – March 6: Spirit Week
• Monday, March 2^nd
• How we organize ourselves unit of inquiry test
• Pajama Day
• Oral Competition, SJA v Maples
• Tuesday, March 3^rd
• Ambassador’s Tea Party – Dress smart and bring a peanut and nut-free treat to share
• Book/Movie Character Day

• Wednesday, March 4^th
• Grade 5 and 6 Ski trip to Glen Eden,
• Whacky Wednesday/Crazy Hair Day
• Thursday, March 5^th – Sports Day

·         Friday, March 6^th – St. Patrick’s Day

·         March 9 – 20: March Break