Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students worked on partial product algorithms again to multiply. We began another unit called Martina and Fizz that helps students solve problems through animated stories by writing detailed responses. Their thinking problem for this week was to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 5, -2, 11, 6 to make 3. Fourth Grade Fourth graders are starting lesson 3 of Bits and Pieces II. They have 3.1, 3.2 for Tuesday. If they did not finish this in class they need to finish that as homework. They will have find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 5, -2, 11, 6 to make 3. They more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders have finished lesson 3 of Variables and Patterns. Students are working on a brochure with other students to plan their bicycle tour. They also have find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 5, -2, 11, 6 to make 3. They more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.