Math 6.4

Common denominators 

Math 6.3

Simplifying 

Math 6.1 & 6.2

Writing equivalent fractions and comparing

Math 4.10

Using "long division" to find quotients

5.3 common factors

5.1 finding factors and divisiblity numbers

Math 5.6

Generating and describing patterns:

Math 5.6

Generating and describing patterns:

Math 4.6

Using the Distributive Property to find quotients. 

Why is this method useful? It is useful when dividing large dividends using mental math. 

Our Pumpkin

The kids did a great job creating our masterpiece!

Math 4.3

Interpreting Remainders

Math 4.5

Estimating Quotients

Math 4.4

Dividing tens, hundreds, and thousands by while numbers through 10. 

Math 4.2

Models for Division

Math 4.1

Estimating Quotients

Math - Table of Contents and lesson 3.2-3.3

Since the students are having their quarterly notebook checks, one asked if I could post my Table of Contents.  So here is what I've got thus far.  The only thing that may be different is if they have different page numbers.  In Math, we always begin the objectives, etc on the left and notes on the right.  Next quarter, I will be checking that this is done because it helps them stay organized.

 

 

Also, here are the notes from today's lesson - I know many of you don't understand this math and you want to teach your child YOUR way - really they need to know both.  We will get to the traditional method in Lesson 3.5.  But until then, put on your thinking caps and try to learn a new way ;)  you may even find them useful for mental math.

 

 



Mental Math 2.8

Today's homework requires NO work. Yes, I said no work. This is a mental math page and children were taught a few strategies to use. See our notes from today:

 

Your children may use a pencil and paper strategy to check their work if they wish. 

Multiplication (not the way WE did it)

As I stated at Open House, the math in our series is not how we learned in school. Much to our dismay, it's actually a great way to introduce concepts so the children have a fundamental understanding of numbers. Question to you: Can you explain WHY you carry over the numbers when you multiply from right to left?  This is the reason why GO MATH has arranged their book the way they do. They teach students conceptual ways of learning math. First with concrete items like base ten blocks, then drawn models, then multiple methods before a traditional algorithm. 

With this being said, and the multiplication quiz tomorrow, I've attached a picture of my notes for you (yes, you the parent lol). The students all have the notes in their composition books (which should be home this weekend). But just in case they missed something, or transcribed incorrectly, here it is: 

This is distributive property where you "break apart" the larger number, multiply the parts and add them back together. 

This is partial product. Done similarly to distributive property but without the drawn model. Opposite to the traditional way of multiplying and carrying over the numbers from right to left, you multiply left to right by the VALUE of each digit. Then add the products together. 

I hope this mini-lesson is enough for you to help your child. If you've thrown your hands up and taught your child the traditional way of multiplication, good. They are ready for lesson 2.10 but they need to know these methods for the quiz tomorrow. They can use the algorithm to check their work. 

The quiz will cover: the two definitions in the notebook (distributive property and partial product), estimating products (not rounding answers), multiplying using partial product, and word problems like those in lessons 2.1 and 2.2. The students cut out study material and glued it in their notebooks Friday. They can use their Practice Book pages for studying as well. 

Let me know if you need clarification. 

Summyr Siegel 

Study Time

As we dive into 4th grade, we discussed the importance of studying as well as the difference between studying and homework. See the notes we took today. The kiddos taped a copy in their agenda for future reference ;)

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

We are in for a fantastic year filled with lots of learning and some fun too ;)

I'm looking forward to getting to know my new daytime family. 

Hugs and Kisses,

We are having a "whale" of a time at Sea World

Shamu Show

Animal Ambassador Show

Time for Rides!

I'm baaaaaaack!

Hey kids, I'll be back in class Monday morning!  There will be an adjustment period for all of us so please be patient :)

In the meantime, I've been reading The Last Egret and LOVE it!  I hope you like it just as much :)  Monday there will be a quiz on the chapters you read over the weekend.

We will also continue with Mountain Math in preparation for 5th grade.

In addition, we will continue in the Social Studies book and begin a research project in science.

I'm looking forward to a great last month of school!

xoxoxo

Mrs. Siegel

No Nonfiction Challenge 4/12-4/19

FCAT Reading and Math begin Monday, April 15.

Post a comment of advice for your friends!

Good luck!

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 4/5-4/12

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 3/29-4/5

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

No Nonfiction Challenge 3/22-3/29

Have a safe and fun Spring Break :)

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Checking in...

Hello class,

How are you doing with your 25 book challenge?  Post a comment to tell me how many chapter books you've read and taken an AR quiz for.  Which book has been your favorite and why?

Miss you!

See you in 46 days!

Mrs. Siegel

PS - Jayden says, "Hi!"

Nonfiction Challenge 3/15-3/22

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 3/8-3/15

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 3/1-3/8

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

No Nonfiction Challenge 2/22-3/1

No Nonfiction Reading Challenge this week.

Good luck on the Writing FCAT!  The test is Tuesday, February 26.

Post a comment of "advice" for your friends.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Non Fiction Challenge 2/15-2/22

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 2/8-2/15

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel

Nonfiction Challenge 2/1-2/8

**This is a Reading Participation Grade**

Choose a site that interests you from the list below.  Choose an article to read.  BUT... Read the posts first.

You MAY read the same article as another classmate but you MAY NOT write the same comments.  

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT DO THE POST ONLINE, WRITE YOUR WORK ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

Time for Kids

National Geographic for Kids

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Once you've read the article, post a comment about the article you read in the comment box below.

Include the following:

1. Link to website and article (copy and paste it from the website)

2. Title of the article

3. List three facts you learned from reading the article

4. Tell how this article relates to you.  What connection does it have with you?

Look back at my post on 1/11/13 for an example.

Your assignment is to read at least ONE article each week and make ONE post each week.  Every week, I will make a new post so check back each weekend for the post for the upcoming week.

<3 Mrs. Siegel